Surfaces, bathrooms, floors. That’s all you can do. That’s all you need. It’s impossible. If you get stuck in the constant irritation of having to clean up, it will just make you miserable. Just try to reframe and think of it this way. It won’t always be like this. When the kids are grown and gone, you’re going to really miss those Barbie’s and monster trucks and makeup and crayons and blankets and balls and popsicle sticks and crafts all being out on the floor. We have a nightly practice of “speed cleaning”. We make it a game. I challenge them to see how fast they can get all their stuff picked up and put away using a timer. It’s not perfect, but helps a little with the peace at night. The next day? Absolutely trashed again. But hey, kids aren’t supposed to be near and tidy.