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Jan. 11, 2008~ Show & Tell ~ |
Welcome to Show & Tell, hosted by Mary aka Canadagirl.
This week is brought to you by .... no wait, that is not right. This week, I am going to talk about chores and give you a look at pictures of my little helpers in action.
Chores are a beautiful thing, would you not agree? We have been better at doing them more consistently in the past, but we are making an effort to do so again. What is the new year for, anyway?
I find that the best way to get our chores done is to do them all together, as a team, not with me distracted, if you know what I mean. When I am distracted by the computer, things don't get done. "Inspect what you expect" says my dear husband.
These are not the only chores we do, of course. These are the ones we do most consistently though.  We don't have a check list or set in stone routine. You are probably now shocked, right? I tried that and maintaining a system was more cumbersome than just doing the chores. So, we set aside a little time each morning after breakfast to look around (my job) and see what needs to get done. Then we divide and conquer.
Here are a few pictures of my little ones in action as promised.
 Ryan's height advantage won him this job. And he's really good at it, too.
Grace gets the push, pull, drag, carry chores as these are the kinds of things her Occupational Therapist wants her doing to build strength. So...
 She gets the prize job of using the new"er" sweeper. We use this one between Monday House Blessings. This picks up little bits of this and that very well. I was impressed.
And then there is my 6 year old baby. (He will always be a baby to me.) He gets the jobs out grown by big brother.
 He brings down the laundry and trash.
He puts away his toys...even if it is fun!
 He is also my Mr. Swiffer.
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by 2peter318 |
What a great picture survey of chores at your house. Yes, we do chores, and we do have a bit of a schedule. It just works better for me. We do the deep cleaning on Monday, scrubbing bathrooms (me), dusting the whole house (the kids), cleaning glass mirrors, computers etc... (Sarah), vaccuming the whole house (me) and mop the floors (me). But then daily, every morning they empty the dishwasher and start to fill it again. They fill it after each meal, and after dinner what doesn't fit in the dishwasher, they wash by hand. Plus they clean the kitchen table and sweep the floor after each meal. Plus, every night, their rooms have to be completely cleaned up before going to bed, no exceptions. Dad usually does the inspection on that. :)
So that's it. My long comment on our chores. I guess I should get some pictures of it all sometime. I'm glad things are going well for you.
JoAnn |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Canadagirl |
I think I will have to show our chores with pics. That might make it more fun ??? [0;
This was FUN to see. [0= Thanks for giving us a glimpce of your family life.
Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary
PS: I almost didn't have a S&T ! Come and see why. [0;
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Nice Job! |
| Posted by gnjlopez |
Great pictures! I especially like the one of your little one on the ball.
You are doing an awesome job of encouraging us to be "Busy At Home". Everytime I come to your site I think of more things I have to do to keep house! Thank You for your obediance to our Lord.
BTW...Thank you for your comment. You made me feel special with all your excitement.
Blessings,
JEN |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Chores... |
| Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen |
This is one area I could use a little more of a schedule for. I try to do Saturday mornings with the deeper cleaning. Lighter cleaning during the week as needed.
The 9 year old son can do cleaning of kitchen counters and such that is higher. The 6 year old can do the lower work floors/vacuuming. Both move laundry. I'm waiting for the day when I can be less Type A and have them share in the folding of the clean laundry! *giggle*
I like your husband's "Inspect what you inspect." I needed that most, I think. |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Very good! |
| Posted by bubbebobbie |
Hooray for child labor!
I can get mine done with loose change anytime the grandchildren look for ways to earn a few extra coins. Even the nasty cleaning the potty job!
I am so glad to be back! I missed you!
Because of Jesus, Bobbie
PS did you see that Tracy posted???? |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by kaysmarmey |
I have tried many chore methods over the years and I have the same conclusion as you, the upkeep on the method has been more work than the actual chores. We have set chores but I am dreadfully lapse in the area of homekeeping these past couple of weeks. I need to get back on track.
Melissa |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by DaddysCHicks |
Got to love Kids at work. My 20 year old step-son now is greatful that I taught him how to clean. I am now blessed to have him home again and I do his laundrey for him. I got wet eyes ttoday thinking that I may only have another year before he is out on his own. They grow so fast. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed weekend.
Your friend,
Trina
http://daddyschicks.blogspot.com |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by socalval |
The BLINDS!!! That's one chore I can add!!! Thanks!!!
Valerie |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by blessedwith2angels |
We have a major house cleaning on Saturday and then do "small" chores each day. That helps keep all the clutter picked up. How wonderful to have little helpers. Looks like they are doing a great job.
Pam |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by HeartnSoul |
Good question! New house, new chores. So far they have had it quite easy, but that is to change soon when I finally get the zones and chores figured out. They do pitch in when I need them to, but it seemed like it worked out the best when each one was responsible for one room/zone plus their bedroom area, plus outside chore. Dh says, the oldest one is to have more chores, but I have to make sure all is well in the relationship dept. before tacking on more...
hugs
Denise |
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Jan. 10, 2008 - This was fun! |
| Posted by SuzyScribbles |
| This is such a light-hearted, fun S&T! I like how you've settled on your chores--maybe not so burdensome when we all work together, eh? |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by withHim4ever |
Very nice S&T. We do chores everyday also, and usually a little before and a little after school. It's nice to see kids having fun ;o)
((((hugs)))))
Katia |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by NatureNotesFromAbove |
Heehee, we started our chore routine today to :) I'm am working on my weekly list of things that need to be done and in return this year K will start to get an allowance every two weeks to :)
Blessings,
Rosina |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Sandpiper |
| Chores are a good thing! We have a 'chore tin' and every morning after breakfast the kids pick one out. It adds a bit of fun and variety because they're different each day. |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - <i>Untitled Comment</i> |
| Posted by bakerswife |
Hi honey,
I'm so happy that your piano is in your living room! It makes for a very happy home, right?
Love, Mom
Edited by bakerswife on Jan. 11, 2008 at 5:00 AM |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by PlainJane |
| Wow, !1 on the S&T list - ya gotta get up pretty early to beat Jenn. lol GREAT POST! It probably helps in motivation if they know they are the star fo the show - showing the world how hard they work - good thinking. :). Grace & Trevor look like they have this look on their face like, "Okay Mom, put down the camara and help us, will ya." lol Great idea for a post! We have a chore chart that for the most part is followed. And then before company comes - it's an "all hands on deck" team scramble for make this place spit spot. |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Speaking from the Heart |
You are doing an awesome job in training your children.
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Barbara H. |
These days we do chores the same way: I see what needs to be done and assign them. I try to rotate them, but I do tend to give certain ones to the ones who do them best, especially when company's coming. :)
Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts
http://barbarah.wordpress.com/2008/01/11/show-and-tell-friday-magnets/ |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by blessinghill |
| What great little helpers you have. With only one child, it's easier to keep my eye on her - but she has a list of chores that need to be done by the time we start school, and she has been helping more in the kitchen at night. |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Great Job! |
| Posted by whirlwind |
My little ones also get in on chores.
Darling Daughter (8)...
.... helps load & unload the dishwasher and puts away the dishes.
... helps set & clear the table at mealtimes.
.... takes out the kitchen trash to the can outside.
... is responsible for her room
... cleans the "kids" bathroom mirror, sink, and now TOILET!!!! (many interesting comments from her on this)
...feeds her fish
Little Man (4)....
...empties the bathroom trashcans.
...helps set & clear the table at mealtimes.
...is responsible for his room.
...follows me around and helps out when/where asked -- so many regular chores are turned into "games" to train him (like: "Throw the clothes into the washer")
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Keri |
"inspect what you expect'...I like that!
You know...that's why people used to have kids...
so they could help with the workload!!
I have the kids help with the chore that I like least...laundry! I get it started in the morning, then after school, before they can go out, thy have to sort, fold, and put away...everyday!
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by naturalpaths |
| My ds1 thinks it's fun to dust and vaccuum - who am I to argue? ~wink~ He is tall so he'll soon be able to help put things away in the cabinets (he'll be able to reach better than me!). |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - hi |
| Posted by byourlove1 |
How great to see a family working together. Our rountine is very similar to yours. We do best if we can finish some basic chores before our school time!
Angela |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by job19v25 |
Fun post! We don't have a schedule - I'm just not that organised. We kinda just do what needs doing and keep things at a manageable level. If it gets past that, I do some intense blitzing. Usually when someone knocks on the front door, we all dive into action as I need a certain amount of chaos to function. (underneath it is clean!) I guess, a small three bedroom house with very little storage and family of 8 is never going to be a show home.
Blessings, Deb.
Hey, your Mum is great! |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by thomasjaz3 |
Awesome game plan!!! :-)
I only have one child at the moment so he has several different chores he has to do each day - in the morning, in the afternoon and at night.
This is more of a routine for us, but usually works great!
Thanks for asking!!! :-)
Angela
PS Love the pics!!! |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Chores! |
| Posted by TroopersForChrist |
Nice photo journal of chores at your house.
We do chores rather randomly but they get done and household members do have daily assignments and then get spur of the moment extra assignments as needed. We pruned rose bushes and a clematis today. That's a random chore on my list.
None of our kiddos can say they weren't taught how to do chores and included in the 'team work'!
Let's hear it for handy and helpful young people!
Marie
Edited by TroopersForChrist on Jan. 11, 2008 at 9:26 PM |
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Jan. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Kelli |
You have some wonderful hardworking helpers, Jenn! My children help out with chores too and we all work together to get the job done. I tell them that if there is an hour of work to do, if all 4 of us get busy it will only take 15 minutes! :0)
Hugs,
Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com |
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Jan. 12, 2008 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by stearnsstephanie |
| I have been trying to get my little ones involved in chores too. I is a little different being 4 and 2. I still have to be right with them helping them do them. They have gotten really good at laundry though. They help me sort, and my son loves to load and unload the washer and dryer. He is getting good at that too. However he needs a stepstool to reach the top of the washer, then he practically crawls inside to get the cloths out. I cannot believe how big they are getting. They can do so many things that they couldn't even do a few months ago. When my husband comes home next year he is going to be so amazed at how much they have grown. It is amazing how much they have grown in the few months he has been gone. This was a great post. What better show and tell than our children. |
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Jan. 12, 2008 - <i>Untitled Comment</i> |
| Posted by Haflingerhorses |
Great show and tell, Jenn! And totally originial!
I think I'm a lot like you when it comes to chores. We look around and see what needs to be done and then do it. I have done schedules in the past, but I fall out of that real easy like. Sometimes I feel more on top of everything than at other times. Sometimes I care more than at other times. And somtimes, I just want to have fun, do the house so it's just not embarrasing. But having the kids help is always the way to go! Couldn't get it all done without their help.
Antoinette
Edited by jenn4him on Jan. 12, 2008 at 3:40 PM |
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Jan. 14, 2008 - Fun! |
| Posted by kympossible |
Great system - and looks like you have great helpers!
I have a set of index cards that I made up, each lists all the steps to doing a certain chore and they are color coded by how often they need to be done (weekly, daily, whatever). First thing in the morning, the kids draw their chores randomly from the ones I need done that day. Usually it works pretty well, and it cuts complaints that "so and so always gets the easy job" or whatever; and nobody has to do the same chore day after day if they don't like it.
Blessings,
Kym |
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Jan. 15, 2009 - Untitled Comment |
| Posted by Anonymous |
Thanks for sharing. I find your blog from following a comment on my blog from someone else. I too just talked about children and chores. You can see my blog here. http://edwena-onlyonelife.blogspot.com/ I'm glad I found your blog. I'll be back.
Edwena |
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