Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Routine/Chore Charts

I feel like I yell at my kids a lot about cleaning up their toys and not listening when I ask them to do things. Also, Austin has been late to school a few to many times because when he wakes up in the morning he goes and turns the TV on instead of staying on task and getting ready(it is my fault more than his because I forget to set an alarm and if Adyson is not awake neither am I). So I decided that all needed to change. I talked to one of my friends about chores and some of the things she does with her kids and she gave me some wonderful ideas. I decided to making a morning, after school, and night routine charts. Then a certain chore they do everyday to help out around the house. I also thought this would help me keep on track too. I have to get the laundry done and Tuesday so that they have laundry to fold! I thought when it was the day to clean their bedroom or bathroom that during the day I would clean mine. I feel much better when the apartment is clean and I have really slacked lately. So here is to a cleaner and happier mommy!
The charts Nick helped me create in his cool program InDesign. I think they turned out super cute! I also have reusable stickers they put under their name when they complete a task.


4 comments:

Frozen Chosen said...

Yeah! You're charts look awesome! Way to go!

Unknown said...

These are brilliant and sooooo cute! They must have taken you a long time to make.

Adam and Brynn said...

I love these!!! I've only ever made a chore chart, but I will definitely be adding routine charts with it now! Thanks for the idea. :)

jennifer rogers said...

very cute! I love this idea!