Last Friday Jack was hovering around me while I unloaded the dishwasher. I finally decided to give him the job of sorting the silverware. I was amazed at how excited he got over this. He would say, "Mommy a fork" or "Mommy a spoon." Jack was so proud of his new job.
I have just started getting a little more organized about assigning chores to my kids. I have not had much success with the chart I tried, but I just tell Will and Ben their jobs they must start at 7pm (most nights). Normally it is just pick up toys in the den, basement, their bedrooms, and wipe down the downstairs bathroom. They each have two to three things to do. Jack usually helps out whoever does the basement, because he makes the majority of the mess down there. They do make their beds in the morning as well. I plan to add an extra job each month for them. Next month will be to help Jack clean up his room. I think eventually I will have to use a more organized routine. Some sort of lists or charts, but no checks I have to keep up with. That will drive me batty. For now just telling them what to do each night works well. It helps me out, which makes me happy.
Chores are hard to assign I think. I am going to have to get more on the ball with assigning I believe. With 3 I need all the help I can get, right?
ReplyDeleteOne of my blogging buddies recently blogged about a new chore system they are trying. Here's where she blogged about it:
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Thanks. I will have to look at the chore system. Every time I start one that has is complicated with check etc. it does not last.
ReplyDeleteChores are great!! My kids have certain things they are in charge of and now they just know what needs to be done and do it. We never used money or rewards just reminded them it is part of taking care of their stuff and home.
ReplyDeleteClaire loves to empty the silverware container of the dishwasher - sometimes even when they are still dirty. She has not learned the difference yet. I am enjoying reading your blog. Thanks for inviting me.
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