The day my heart changed regarding housework time with my daughter.

My two-year-old daughter was an unexpected teacher who taught me the joy of housework.

To be honest, I am not good at housework.
In fact, it is no exaggeration to say that I have not been very proactive about it.
Before I got married, my entire experience with "housework" was just cooking for my family on weekends at my parents' house.
After getting married, I moved into my husband's place, where he had already been living alone, so he handled almost all the housework.
Since my husband already had an established daily routine, it was difficult for me to get involved.

Even when my husband told me, "Rin, you can do it too," I couldn't quite get into the mood...
The feeling that "housework is a hassle" always came first, and I had days where nothing I tried lasted.
What was a habit and part of daily life for my husband felt like a burden of "things I have to do" for me.

In the midst of all that, a gradual change came after my daughter was born.
Once she could walk, she was very curious about housework, swinging a broom around, trying to wash dishes, and happily trying to help by my side.
I was surprised by that sight, and my heart was filled with warmth.
My daughter, who couldn't do anything at first, eventually started offering to help on her own, saying, "Let's do it together!" Watching her, I realized that housework is not just "something that must be done," but "time spent with family" and "an activity that enriches life."

When I do housework with my daughter, I can't help but smile.
When I'm cooking in the kitchen, she takes an interest in the knives and cutting board, staring at them intently and asking, "Mama, what are you doing?"
At first, I would say, "It's still dangerous, so don't touch it," but gradually, we started doing simple tasks together.
Watching my daughter mix eggs or wash vegetables, I can see housework turning into a fun event.

During the moon-viewing season, we made sweet potato dumplings together. I can't help but smile at the sight of my daughter proudly rolling the sweet potatoes. In that moment, housework changed from a "hassle" into precious time that we could enjoy together as parent and child.

Of course, I used to be convinced that I had to do everything by myself, but when I try doing it with my daughter, housework becomes a fun experience. When I try to do it alone, I tend to find it a hassle, but by involving my family, it became a major event. I also realized that through housework, I can grow together with my daughter.

I used to approach housework with a sense of duty, thinking it was just "something I have to do," but by doing it with my daughter, housework turns into "fun time" that enriches our lives.
Thinking that maybe even a two-year-old can do this, I've started trying new recipes and finding creative ways to clean.

Housework is no longer just a chore.
It is an important activity for deepening bonds with family and cherishing the time we spend together.
I want to continue living a rich life while enjoying housework with my daughter.

I am applying to Snow-san's project contest.

#IWillAlsoComeToLikeHousework