I never truly appreciated what she did, because I had gotten accustomed to her occasionally swooping by to pick up my clothes, and then, magically, two hours later, they were back, nice and warm. 

Without ever having had the experience of doing this “chore,” I wouldn’t have understood what should be expected of a regular day kid. These were chores that I would eventually be forced to do when I grew older, and I would no longer have the loving support of my mother to do them for me. It is best for me to begin these essential tasks now, before my mind is shaped into thinking that they would just be done for me, or they wouldn’t be done at all.

I know this might not sound like a big job, or you might not even consider it a chore, yet it is still crucial for me to get into the habit of doing my own jobs. I also did not realize how easy it was to work a washer and dryer, and I now realize that I should have been able to start this chore a long time ago. I am also beginning to understand why some people may have thought that it might be a good idea to taste a tide pod. (They look like packaged candy)

Although we may not consider these chores very important, it is still essential that we are exposed to the right habits before I mind is forged.