We usually try to make it into a game. The toys are mainly in baskets so we throw them in or have a race to see who can get them in the fastest. It's amazing how much they will do for praise and a high 5!

I actually prefer to put the toys away myself though, I'm a bit anal about the sorting of toys lol

Sounds like you have had a rough morning - so here is a

Bahaha this will be me I know it!! I will want to do it myself the right way but get annoyed if they don't do it iykwim! hahaha...
My poor kids are going to be sooo anal, either that or feel like they can never meet my expectations!