Chores

I feel like I'm finally doing something successfully as a mom...chores!

I was assigned chores growing up, and remember washing dishes at a young age.  I believe my parents taught me well.  I've always asked my girls to do jobs here and there, and even made a job chart one time where they could check off when they did different jobs around the house.  BUT, I needed something more, and they wanted something more.

So, a few weeks ago, I finally made two lists.  One was a list of "Daily Responsibilities" that Sydney & Jenna have.  There are 3 sections--Morning, Afternoon/After School, and Bedtime.  It's pretty much a written summary of what they already did or were expected to do.  I think Sydney does really well having a checklist to work from, so she has loved it.  I also did a list of "Daily Chores" for each girl.  I started out simple & only did one chore per girl, per day.  Sydney's chores are:  gathering trash, folding laundry, emptying the dishwasher, dusting, and wiping down the bathroom.  Jenna's chores are:  taking their laundry to my bathroom, folding laundry, emptying the dishwasher, dusting, and wiping down the bathroom.

So far, we have been quite consistent in getting chores done.  I love that it's helping ME to be consistent.  (My bathrooms have been mostly cleaned 2 weeks in a row!!)  I also love that it's giving me focused time with my girls to work with and teach them.  I know that assigning chores & following through really isn't a huge thing, but as a mom who struggles to feel like I'm doing much good, I'll pat myself on the back for this one!