A new twist on chores

God gave me this brainstorm over the weekend (I think I mentioned it last Friday) to add the children's daily chores on to their daily assignment sheets for school. I've had a chore chart on the fridge for as long as I can remember, and if we start school late or something takes longer than planned, chore time is always the first thing to go. If you came to my house, you would be able to tell that this is so. I am pretty relaxed about the dirt, having chosen to spend hours a day teaching my children instead of cleaning!, but I have been very discouraged about my house for several weeks now. I had that sinking feeling that I just couldn't even manage the basics.

Well, that all changed yesterday! Just to put your minds at ease, because I know you're worried about this ;0), I do not ask my children to do anything I am not willing to do myself. Nor do I ask them to do more than I do. But having their consistent help, on their daily assignment sheets, where they have to cross it off every day as part of their regular work, is already making a significant difference in the cleanliness of our home and in my outlook! (and Lord willing in their attitude toward work and their understanding of stewardship)

So far this week, we have had:

2 loads of laundry washed, dried, folded, and put away
the entryway rugs shaken out, and the floor swept
the cats fed and watered
the mouse fed and watered
the dining room and living room swept each day
both bathrooms wiped down with baby wipes (toilets and sinks)
the tub scrubbed with a scrub brush
the family room vacuumed
the dishwasher unloaded

and it's only Tuesday!! And none of the above was done by me!!

So encouraging! I love how God cares about the little things.