Perhaps she leaves it there because she is not sure of your preference at the sink of where you want it.
I remember when ever we had a big family meal at my aunt's house, she would let us help wash dishes and dry but no one was allowed to put anything away but her. I think eventually she would let us put the dishes and silverware away as she told us where she wanted it. Almost never the cooking utensils or pans. She wanted to know where her equipment was. According to her it is no help if she couldn't find what she wanted in her kitchen.
Last edited by starshine; 07-24-2013 at 08:51 AM.