I was awakened at 6:55 by Rick. He said Aaron had gotten up at 6am and the two of them were playing a board game this morning so I could sleep a little longer. Then the two boys ran upstairs and were proudly telling me how they had taken our the trash and emptied the recycle bin. They were giddy with joy at what they had accomplished. Then Zach asked Aaron for one of his toys....Aaron said no....Zach tells him he needs to share because "the Chart" says to share. Aaron shares his toy.
Aaron goes into our bedroom closet and manages to grab our laundry basket. I really thought I died in my sleep and this was heaven.
I came downstairs to find the boys huddled around the washer and dryer. Rick helped them with the detergent but they did the rest.
They were dressed, had eaten and were ready for the bus on time. Can anyone confirm that I'm not dead....cause this sure does feel like heaven.....but then again....I'm not really expecting to get there (all my naughty posts) so I guess I'm alive :)
Kelly
Enjoy it while it lasts, because I'm afraid the old saying is true...all good things must come to an end! ;o)
ReplyDeleteOh, memories of the days of yore! Keep smiling Mother.
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Kelly, not sure if anyone else is having this problem but when I get the emails, they are all jumbled up. The pictures are on top of the words and it is all squished up on the page. Don't know how else to explain it. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI really hate it since I do enjoy getting your emails.
Rosemary
That is totally awesome!!!!! you just crack e up...
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with Susan. We walked this path too, and it worked for a while, but then it went by the wayside. Maybe your boys are more diligent then my children. We finally just made a weekly chart that was rotated every week (they exchanged jobs). This worked better for us when they got older and were able to do more things. Enjoy it while you can! And keep a smile on your face. Mostly praise them, even if they don't do it the way you want it done.
ReplyDeleteOh my! Charts never worked with my older daughter, but I just may try with my 5 year old. I will check it out! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWonderful. And I'm not one that believes good things come to an end, as much that your young babies are growing up and "learning" to become responsible young men. The blessing is the light went on with your talk and responsibility chart. I'm confident you are going to keep them inspired to keep that light on!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree, praise and hugs are great rewards!
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