Chores

As do most families, we struggle with teaching our children to help around the house and do their chores on a regular basis. I have tried sticker charts, magnets, bribes, threats, marble jars (explanation some other day) and all kinds of other incentives to get them to do their work.

A couple weeks ago Henry came up with a solution that even I have to admit was pretty smart. He doesn't really like making his bed, and I will agree that it is difficult since his bed is pushed up against the wall and it's hard to tuck the sheets in. So he announced that from that day on, he would be sleeping on top of the bed with his Hawkeye blanket covering him. And that way he wouldn't have to make his bed anymore because the sheets wouldn't ever get messed up. And, he's right !! So I have to give him credit for solving that problem.

Now if we could figure out how to make the dishwasher unload itself . . . . . . .