Ladies in the house and all the lovers and thinkers of the so called lady's chores in the house, I have an important question to ask. Please though, answer in your mind. I will hear you.

The question is: When was the last time you changed your kitchen sponge? The sponge used in keeping the dishes clean, when was the last time you changed it? I don't mean wash it, I mean change it. When was the last time you changed it? In fact, what has to happen for you to change it? How long does it needs to stay?

I asked because I have been thinking about how we spend so much time taking care of big things and forget the small things. I know we change our clothes when they look old or torn; we change our utensils when they're no longer presentable; we even change some open properties when we find them no longer attractive or to meet our standard. But, what about the kitchen sponge? So many other things till fall within this category but I selected this one today.

Small as it is; important as it is too, do you know that kitchen sponges hold bacteriaS? When you wash the plates today and wash it again tomorrow, with the same sponge, it might look clean but in most cases, you are transferring bacteria. Yes. I am one of those people who believe that if we must fall sick or will die, it is not the things we take care of that will kill us. Rather, it will be those things we tag impotent to kill us that will be the cause. The kitchen sponge is one.

Understanding this and being observant even of the little things that go on around us is important. Let's illustrate. As a married woman, you are smiling with your husband's best friend too much. To you, it is nothing, but don't be surprised when you're blamed for cheating. As a married man, when you excuse yourself to pick calls or you don't pick at all in the presence of your wife. To you, you might be doing her good, but don't be surprised when you are blamed for hiding things. As an employee, you like one boss more than the other. To you, it is okay, but don't be surprised when you get a petition.

Respect and regard everything equally. Little things matter too. Be observant. Don't say you are not told.