Belacqua Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Tiny leaves of cilantro crushed into the kitchen floor so that even with a scrub brush it takes several minutes to scrape them up. My husband likes to cook with herbs, which is lovely, but he is what we might call an exuberant cook. Leaves tend to fly then get squished underfoot. At least they don't hurt, though, so better than Lego. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Airsoft pellets. WHY are these in my house when we don't use airsoft guns in the house?!?! I have no idea, but they are EVERYWHERE. Ds's best bud spilled a ton of bbs when they were about 10 years ole. Best bud just turned 18... I'm still finding bbs occasionally! Where they come from at this point, I can't imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 This is totally gross but Maggots. I keep a fairly clean house, do the dishes daily and make an effort to carry the trash often {like every other day, sometimes daily when it's hot}. I scoop the litter box daily, I make sure no food is left out unsealed. Yet without fail I wake up to maggots in my dining room or kitchen floors a couple of times a month from spring to fall. I don't understand where they are coming from. I'm blaming the lack of a/c & my dd leaving the doors open a lot. Either that or my house seems to be the local fly breeding grounds! I had this happen once last summer and I never did figure out where they came from. It was really weird because we live in SoCal and we have very few flies here. Shudder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2bee Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 pins pens action figure accessories I wish I'd find money all over the floor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 This is totally gross but Maggots. I keep a fairly clean house, do the dishes daily and make an effort to carry the trash often {like every other day, sometimes daily when it's hot}. I scoop the litter box daily, I make sure no food is left out unsealed. Yet without fail I wake up to maggots in my dining room or kitchen floors a couple of times a month from spring to fall. I don't understand where they are coming from. I'm blaming the lack of a/c & my dd leaving the doors open a lot. Either that or my house seems to be the local fly breeding grounds! Um, wow, you win!! I'll keep my dirty laundry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 Propolis. It's a whole new dimension of sticky. Think pine tar. And it never comes out of clothes no matter how many times you wash them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Socks, tape, Legos, pencils, dirty napkins, clumps of food, discarded sippy cups, pieces of scratch paper, small toys, underwear, dust bunnies, etc. it is endless. Not complaining or anything... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 pillows that belong on living room couch and chairs If I had a nickel for every time I've picked them up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 pillows that belong on living room couch and chairs If I had a nickel for every time I've picked them up... Why can they not sit on a couch without the squabs and cushions ending up on the floor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rainbow loom bands! My kids know that if I find them on the floor, I throw them away. I literally threw away a few hundred when I cleaned up their bedroom the other day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Legos Undies Dirty clothes Crumbs I find these things ALL THE TIME... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dirt?!? You people must not live in the desert, sigh. I live in a national forest. I miss grass. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 LightBright pegs. I banned them from the house 4-5 years ago because the kids could never keep them picked up. We are still finding them. Legos, KNex, Pearler Beads and Cheerios are a given to be found at all times on the floor. My girls desperately want the Rainbow Loom and I've told them no because they will be all over the floor and the baby will eat them. It's bad enough now having to fish the Legos, Knex and Pearler Beads out of his mouth on a regular basis. I see no need to add to the collection of things to fish out of his mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rocks. I have a pup who thinks rocks are Awesome Toys to Bring into the House. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Little bits of cut paper and yarn Ants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdrinca Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dirt?!? You people must not live in the desert, sigh. Or by the beach :) Am I the only one who feels like I pick up the SAME THINGS all day long? Today it was scissors. How many times did I pick a pair (or three) of scissors off the floor? If I didn't know better, I'd think my preschooler is gaslighting me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Trash. I'm convinced that my children don't know how to throw trash away. Wrappers, scraps, napkins, whatever. And it irks me SO bad when there is trash all around the trash can and piled up on top....uhhh.... seriously?! If the trash can is full either push it down or get a new darn trash bag for the love of everything good in the world!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bree Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Poop...2 year old is potty training and he knows when it's time, he just rips it all off but doesn't always make it to the bathroom. Thankful for good carpet shampooer lol :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dead flying ants. Everywhere. It's been raining quite a bit here and all those huge flying ants come flying in through the windows and doors and then die and leave a mess all over the floor. Thank goodness for tile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Dried cranberries, stuck on to the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 cluster flies This time of year they are awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratford Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Nerf darts. Cereal. Legos. Pony beads. Jackets and sweatshirts, since it's not quite spring here yet. Socks. (SOCKS!) Did I mention socks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Legos. Crumbs. Legos. Dog hair. My 4 year old's pull up about 5 minutes after waking every single morning despite repeatedly being told and shown where the garbage can is. Legos. Beanie Boos. Puzzle pieces. Crayons and other art supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyinva Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Easter grass. Everywhere. And it has only been one day- I will be finding it for months. :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Cereal Socks Sweatshirts Legos Dried Fruit Underwear Pencil top erasers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rainbow Loom rubber bands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottonmama Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Wet animal crackers. (You can guess why they're wet. I have a toddler.) Legos. Socks. Bits of cut up paper. Straws. (My kids use these as play weapons.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed Mommy Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Rainbow Loom bands...I don't pick them up anymore. They get vacuumed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 The Legos, Cheerios, smashed goldfish, (did I mention the bleeping Legos?), socks, blankets, cushions already mentioned in the thread. Hairballs, blech. Especially since they usually end up between the bed and the bathroom in the middle of the night, ick. I would like it if the cats would leave the carpet on the corner of the stairs. Apparently they think it looks better in shreds, collecting in the corners. :glare: And I wish the big male cat would stop his laundry fetish. He'll pull something out of the hamper and then drag it all over the house yowling, usually in the middle of the night. :huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Socks. I can deal with all oft heather tidbits and fluff of life but dirty socks make me wish that the incendio spell was real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umsami Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Legos. While I'm forever grateful for the giant bin of Legos that were given to us when DS1 and DS2 were tiny, I wonder if I'll ever not step on a few in the course of a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Legos. While I'm forever grateful for the giant bin of Legos that were given to us when DS1 and DS2 were tiny, I wonder if I'll ever not step on a few in the course of a day. You can always make a rule like we have here: Any Lego outside the playroom goes in the trash. (not really, but don't tell them!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 dirty socks (and no, I don't like it any better when they are stuffed in the couch cushions either) wet towels (for the love of God, we have 6 hooks on the back of the bathroom door for 2 children. USE THEM!) my son's baseball "cup" (nobody needs to see that) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Legos, wrappers, crumbs, pencils, cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Legos have nothing on rat poop. The rats are adorable, and rat poop is better than dog poop, but it's still poop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in Florida Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Ds's best bud spilled a ton of bbs when they were about 10 years ole. Best bud just turned 18... I'm still finding bbs occasionally! Where they come from at this point, I can't imagine. My dd did a sewing project with sticky red sequins...years ago...I just pulled on off my sock last week. I am sure I will still be finding them when I teach her daughter to sew. ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Beads, sequins, coins, and glitter. My family isn't that messy, but there is a ridiculous amount of Bellydance Litter that creeps out of the dance room and into our living areas :-: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Weird farm supplies. Up till last week, I had a semen tank in the corner of my bedroom. Rather disconcerting to have frozen squigglers in your bedroom. I also currently have a whole set of freeze branders in there, three bows with arrows and a box of termite baits that have been there for 4 years. Ya know why my dh stuck the termite baits in there? So he wouldn't set them in the barn and forget about them. :) At least we got the elastrator off the kitchen table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Legos. While I'm forever grateful for the giant bin of Legos that were given to us when DS1 and DS2 were tiny, I wonder if I'll ever not step on a few in the course of a day. That day will come. And while it's liberating to know I can safely walk through my house barefoot in the dark, I miss listening to my now-big guys building and playing together with those pesky little pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Weird farm supplies. Up till last week, I had a semen tank in the corner of my bedroom. Rather disconcerting to have frozen squigglers in your bedroom. I also currently have a whole set of freeze branders in there, three bows with arrows and a box of termite baits that have been there for 4 years. Ya know why my dh stuck the termite baits in there? So he wouldn't set them in the barn and forget about them. :) At least we got the elastrator off the kitchen table. Okay, you win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I finally stopped finding ds1's old Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon cards in weird places frequently enough to be annoyed. ds2 is almost old enough to start whining at me to buy him Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon cards and leaving them in weird places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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