Who is the dirty socks kid

Mimicking the type of museum label one might find in a high end art gallery, she typed up the information for the card, listing her daughter as the artist of the "mixed media" piece on display, later sharing the picture on Facebook.

Campbell's daughter was surprised when she saw it and sent her mom a text with a photo, asking if she had put the label there. What happened next was truly hilarious. Instead of getting mad or, um, actually picking up the sock, Kestrel made a pedestal for the objet d'art. When Campbell posted pictures of the escalating exhibit on Facebook suddenly thousands of people were paying attention. At one point, barnyard animal figurines became art spectators.

On Friday, when Campbell came back from walking the dog, a new piece of art had appeared on display. The show seemed to culminate with an over-the-top nativity scene complete with Christmas lights. She said 'how long do art exhibits usually last?

While Campbell never expected her post to go viral she somehow managed to turn the joke into a teachable moment for her fifth grader. Campbell said she has received some very sweet and even moving messages from people.

Beginning with a basic shoebox, she cuts out a hole on top to form the mouth. Story then customizes the box with paint. Even though this hack was intended for children, the comments show that people of all ages appreciate a cool organization tip. I swear! Making daily chores fun for kids is a great way to get them to participate willingly.

So in an evil stroke of genius, I came up with an idea. I gathered the boys together and made my announcement. If I find any lying around again, they will be placed in your lunch bag as a replacement for one of your favourite snacks. Middle kid happened to come and scope the lunches out. It was perfect timing, as he now knew that fruit snacks were on the menu. Instead, I balled up his discarded socks and inserted them in his lunch bag, right where a treat would normally go. After school, Middle slunk into the house, clearly upset and slighted.

Perhaps mildly embarrassed too. Eldest thought it hilarious—but it only took a few days before he met the same fate. My tough-love hack totally worked. There have been no more discarded, dirty socks lying around my house or yard. But really, this was about more than just socks. It was about teaching our kids responsibility and respect. They are old enough to contribute to our household running smoothly and, while my husband and I certainly do a lot for them, we are not their servants.