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
