When do you think my family will realize the mess they've made?

[Valgal]

OK, here's the deal. My family leaves their dishes on the end table ALL THE TIME. I am forever picking up after them and complaining about it. I realize I could make them do it, but when I get up in the morning and find their evening snack dishes sitting there, I don't want to wait till they come home from school, kwim? Also, it's a small table and it's where I set my coffee and laptop mouse during the day and if all their crap is there I won't have room. Of course they all claim that they 'never' leave anything there. Even dh! I realize I'm a bit of a neat freak, but how can you get up and leave your dirty dishes just sitting there????

So a couple nights ago I decided I'm going to ignore it for awhile and then dramatically show everyone the evidence. So far there are 2 used napkins, a place mat, a tea mug, a bowl & spoon, a dipping cup and a drinking glass. Aside from the dishes there is a Playstation remote and my dd's gloves.