Keeping it Clean

I have absolutely adored having Ellie out for summer, but the one thing I quickly realized is that the daily mess escalated to new heights. It's only been a couple of weeks and I am already tired of repeatedly having to ask them to clean up or even do the things that have been on their family duty radar for some time. So I made a "chore chart". I can't tell you how excited they were! The tasks are what they are used to, I just won't have to ask... Feed the dog, empty dishwasher, make their bed, clean up toys in the main areas of the house before dad gets home, pick up bedrooms, Clean out my car of all their stuff, take out the trash, dust, and wipe bathroom counters which happens to be Ellie's favorite duty. Ha. After they get 35 checks they can get a small prize, treat, or save up the points for something bigger.

See so excited...

And just because I think they are cute...

Ellie's shoes and dress Target

Kj's shorts Target and tee Crewcuts

Comments

[Melissa]

Love Ellie's outfit! Very cute and the chore chart is a great idea

[C Tucker]

Where did you find the Chore Chart template?

[Tiffany @ Savor Home]

Such a great idea! I need that for myself! The kiddos are so cute,as usual!

[natalie]

fabulous idea. im copying :)

[Allie]

Where did you find the chore chart please? 3 kids and I am desperate :)

[Lindsay]

Love this idea..and your babies are adorable!! :)

Happy Summer!

[Gayletrini]

This is so awesome!! I have been dragging my feet on putting together one for my kiddies! Love this
now I feel inspired to do up one for my cuties.

[Allie]

Thanks for the inspiration. Although I wasn't up for creating my own (I am just not that creative) but I did find one that will work at http://www.schoolfamily.com/print-and-use-tools/category/184-chore-charts in case anyone else is in my same predicament. I just adjusted each depending chore on the child and what I thought they could actually accomplish and do a good job with. I guess next month I will change out the chores depending on our successes and failures. It was sooo time and you gave me just the push I needed.

[l o v e l y t h i n g s]

happy happy kiddos...Love the design of their chore lists! And they are VERY cute!

[Ruth]

Oh LOVE that! I would love to know where the list came from and if you made it if you would make it available for sale.