The truth is I'm a total type A personality. Things have to be organized or I start to go slightly insane - this means setting schedules, goals, and acknowledging achievements. You can't possibly do everything. This took me some time to acknowledge. I want to do it all - be the Super Mom...but I've realized juggling too many balls just means I'm missing something (or getting bit$$$ with the family unit).
My solution? DELEGATE! That's right. My boys are now 8 and 5 - totally old enough IMO to have certain chores assigned to them. My darling husband is considerably older, and I firmly believe having a 9-5 job doesn't disqualify him from the chore list either. I guess I run my house like an army unit - but it keeps us from running around in circles.
DJ (just turned 8) Chore List:
- Clean the litter box 2 times a week
- Help take out the garbage
- He's on the dish washing rotation (they each take turns)
- Clean room
- Tidy living room - homeschooling clutter every evening
- Put away pantry items after grocery shopping
- Occasionally makes lunch (PB & J)
- Transfer clothes from washing machine to the dryer
- Mini-vac the bedrooms
Xman (5 y/o) Chore List:
- Dish washing rotation
- Help take out the garbage
- Clean room
- Help tidy living room
- Put away pantry items after grocery shopping
- Put clothes in the washing machine (we have separate baskets for each load)
- Mini-vac the living room
Hubby Chore List:
- Dish washing rotation (his job is all the pots and pans)
- Help coordinate the garbage brigade
- Tidy the kitchen
- Help with the laundry - folding & putting away
- Occassionally make dinner (if it's been one of 'those' days)
- Help tidy our room
My Chore List:
- Make dinner (and lunch, and breakfast..lol)
- Clean bathroom
- Help with the laundry
- Sweep & mop
- Make sure all homeschooling bins, baskets and such are labeled clearly so the kids can clean up after school each day.
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