Well, I (finally) put the smack down on the kids yesterday. I want them to take more pride in the state of the house, and do it on their own kwim?? So, no more TV, Wii or computer until I see a consistent habit of taking the initiative and cleaning up without being yelled at or even told. They have a schedule they follow and the chores are not new.
I am just sick and tired of things being put NEXT to where they go! >:( For example, someone makes a sandwich and gets out the cheese, mayo, ketchup, lettuce and turkey. Instead of putting things back where they go, they cram them all on a shelf in the fridge. Then, when I go to put something in there, I have to rearrange the whole thing!
The last straw was yesterday when I stubbed my really bad toe (as opposed to my bad toe on the other foot) on a pair of DD1's boots because they were sitting NEXT to where they go. It hurt sooo bad! (Actually, it is still a little sore) How much more effort would it have taken to put them UNDER the bench in stead of six inches in FRONT of the bench??
So, today will be interesting I'm sure! We shall se how long it takes but I'm guessing at least a month. They'll pick up on it at first, and after a week start whining about it and slack off, so I'm betting 4-6 weeks to make it a habit. Wish us "luck"!!
TTFN,
Me
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