I think the reason we don't see them doing the mundane details of life in fanfic is the same reason we didn't see it in the show - it's boring. There are definitely ways you can insert chores and use them as a stepping stone for an interesting scene - I know I've shown them doing dishes, grocery shopping, and pumping gas, among other things - but unless these scenes somehow advance the plot, add comedy to the story or include some fun waffiness...it seems a bit pointless to talk about it. A brief mention adds a nice touch of realism, but frankly the idea of reading a play by play of Lois' vaccumming skills doesn't rate high up on my list of most desired scenes. That said, if someone can make it interesting, I'd be glad to read it. It'll be interesting to see what people come up with.
Annie
