Summer is well under way, as is the infamous Job Chart. The Job Chart goes way back; it's based on the job chart my mom made for us when we were little. There are four jobs (for four kids), such as "Kitchen and Dining" and "Outside" and they rotate them every week. In addition to the "Daily" duties of each job, there are additional duties for each day.
We had a burst of initial enthusiasm. The following statement even came out of Dalton's mouth: "Mom, I don't really mind doing the kitchen. If I just get up and do it quick, it's kindof fun." He may deny having said that, but I swear it's true.
The honeymoon period is over and "job chart" is turning into a bad word around here. But the house looks pretty nice - until about lunchtime.
You may wonder if I really wash all the outside windows each week. Shhh, of course not. But how else am I going to keep four kids busy each day with about an hours' worth of jobs?
This is a great idea. Do you pay, or is this their payment for living under your roof? I need a job chart!
ReplyDeletePS I am reading to Destroy You is No Loss, it is overdue as we speak, could not renew it. It is really good...sad, but good.
mimi