Summer is finally officially here! The boys last day was Wednesday, which went on just a little too long for me. But who asked me? No one! Anyway, every Summer, I have a "Summer Talk" which could also translate to semi-threat, promises of fun or punishment. You know, laying down the law so to speak.
Examples?
I don't want to hear the following:
*I'm bored
*He's being mean to me
*I was doing this first and I want to be alone
*why can't we go to the pool until daddy gets home?
*there's nothing to do or eat in this house. Can we go to Fiesta Texas?
I'm all for fun and being not as structured as in the school year, but with 3 boys, there has to be some sort of structure! I gave the talk last night which consisted of a chore chart by name and specific jobs along with the payment on Fridays IF they had done their job. Everyone was compliant and I went to bed thinking it was well received. This morning, I woke up to the vacuum running, the dishes being put away, the lawn being watered, Ty's clothes in the washer and the recycle trash can was already on the street for pickup!
I am so thrilled!! I may not have to do too much this summer, as it should be!!! I'll be kicking in the back yard reading in my lawn chair, sipping fresh squeezed lemonade. I should add that to the list. All this for only $2 per week per child.
THIS JUST IN: Tanner came in wanting a raise! "Mom, since I have to do (rattled off his personal list). Can I have $3 per week? I can barely breath right now." (which reminds me, I should sign him up for acting classes. He's a natural)
Thursday, June 05, 2008
Busy Little Bees
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So how much would you charge me to come over here and whip my daughter (and the dog) into shape? Seriously, maybe we can work out a payment plan!
Good thinking! Now that school is out, I had to be more specific about what my kids need to be doing around the house because I have gotten the comment all week "I forgot!". yea right.
Oh, we always have the pep talk/threat every May!
1. Respect Mom.
2. Be kind to each other.
3. Keep your room clean.
We have test scenerios where the kids have to say which rules were being followed or violated.
Nothing wrong with structure. This family thrives on it!
We used to have talks like these, too. Sounds like yours really worked! I don't remember mine being quite so effective.
Have a great summer!
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