Now this is a serious question

Is it too much to ask my 11yr old, 7 yr old and 5 yr old take their lunch boxes out of their bags and empty the rubbish into the bin then put them next to the sink for me to wash up?

Is it too much to ask that their water bottles are put on the sink ready for rinsing and refilling?

Is it too much to ask that socks go in the dirty laundry and their shoes go on the designated shoe area??

Seriously am I asking too much? I remind them every afternoon so it is not a case of forgetfulness

Yesterday due to that and going outside when they refused to do homework I gave my first ever proper tv, comp and gaming console ban. 24 hours.. so far so good.. Ds3 can watch tv now but DS1 and DS2 lost it till tomorrow morning due to getting up and turning the tv on this morning.. Is that a harsh punishment? It sure feels like I am punishing myself

DD and DS3 are constantly trashing their room.. To the point this afternoon I couldn't even walk in there. I don't want to yell and scream or smack I just want it tidied up with no fuss.. Is that too much to ask

DS1 and 2 really got in and helped a few mins ago and we did a power clean but now they are being annoying but not naughty.. thanks to the inlaws buying DS1 an electric guitar for Xmas he is so kindly playing it in h is bedroom..

Is it too much to ask for a quiet night? apparently so

So tell me your gripes for a friday night