OK, so I'm not the world's greatest housekeeper. I admit it. But adding a 2 year old to my already not-so-organized household has been a real challenge. So I've started yet another chart to help with the chaos. It's sort of a take off of "Sidetracked Home Executives", a book written about 25 years ago which gives examples of all the household chores and how often they should be done.
We all have daily, weekly, and monthly chores. Of course, I have the most BY FAR. But it gives the kids a visual for how much a Mom really does every day. And if they want to go somewhere fun during the summer, they will get to go a lot faster if they help Mom out with all her chores.
Today was the maiden voyage of my chart. Things went fairly smoothly. Even Reed (Mr. "I'm NOT going to clean my bathroom....that's gross!") got his room AND bathroom cleaned. Although somehow he managed to get JJ to mop his bathroom floor for him?!?
Montana, of all people, was the first one done with her "dailys" and was on to her "weeklys" and also asking to help Mom with her chores. What a difference.
Not sure how long it will continue to be new and exciting, but I'll take what I can get out of it.
What a great idea!!! I love the chart--I love the idea of moving the pieces to done. It's like a big checkmark. I'd love to see what everyone's chores are. I guess I'll see the chart when I come in July. I like how it's so visual for the kids--they really can see how much you do. Cool, cool, cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks for my cute bday present, by the way. I love it! I'm already halfway through the book and I just opened it yesterday. And I love the travel sized nail kit. Just perfect for all my trips!