I had been eagerly waiting for the weekend. Saturday night was party time—dinner at 11 p.m., and we came home really late. But no worries, right? It was Sunday the next day. I slept in that morning and skipped breakfast. It was my day to relax. No work, no responsibilities. We had lunch outside and went shopping in the evening. By the time we got home, it was already time to prepare for the week ahead, getting things ready for Monday, finishing up household chores. Just the thought of it felt exhausting.

Then came Monday evening, and a surprise. My domestic help didn’t show up. Dishes in the sink, floors to clean, laundry piling up. I instantly felt overwhelmed and frustrated. I even caught myself becoming overly dramatic.

And then I realized—my daughters were watching. What message was I giving them? That weekends are all about sleeping late, lounging around, skipping meals, and eating out? That rest means doing nothing, and that cooking or cleaning is a burden? That Mondays are nightmares and going back to school or work is a punishment? Am I unintentionally teaching that rest equals laziness and responsibility equals frustration?

What if I could show them something different? That every day, weekday or weekend, can be joyful. That even household chores can be fun. That cooking and cleaning are not burdens, but part of life. That there’s fulfillment in being organized and responsible. That Mondays can be just as beautiful as Sundays.

Let’s not forget—someday, in your child’s home, history might repeat itself.

How can you make everyday tasks feel more joyful and meaningful for yourself and your family?