Guess what we got more of today... Yep! Snow! I took this picture a few minutes ago. 
These two have been hilarious lately. They have been so buddy-buddy.
These two have been hilarious lately. They have been so buddy-buddy. And since I have been kind of empty-headed when it comes to blogging, I thought I would just give a little peek into something we try to implement into each day.
Chores are a very important part of character building! My older boys know that they are to be a good example to their younger brother/s (not that they always are good example or that they are perfect. However they are learning!).
Lately, Jonathan has been trying to "teach" Ryan all kinds of things, and Ryan helps Jonathan with his chores. 
Jonathan's daily chore is to unload the dishwasher.
I was mopping the other day and Jonathan volunteered to help me. I thought he looked so cute.
Justin's job is to help with the laundry. He is being silly! Sorry for the red-eye. My software editor isn't working properly.
Justin's job is to help with the laundry. He is being silly! Sorry for the red-eye. My software editor isn't working properly.I believe that children are happier when they are helping. Yes, sometimes the carnal comes out and a child will complain. Something that has helped us tremendously is to assign extra chores if one of the children complains. For example if they say, "Awwwe, I don't want to do that, Mom
I will say, "Maybe you need more chores to help you appreciate the small chore you are assigned." They usually get real happy! :-) I also try to talk about how strong they are and how helpful they are. Children need affirmation, and it helps them to want to help when they know dad & mom appreciate them.
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This is great! I read it to my kids. They're all sitting here half smiling/half scowling. My house is such a mess right now I think it will take half a year to get it straighened. I'm nursing about 35 minutes about every 2 hours plus homeschooling and now my dryer quit. I feel like I'm never going to get caught up!
We used to do a chore chart (from your idea) with rewards and that worked great, but I never kept up with it. My kids help with housework but I need to set up something more organized for them.
Ha! They will hate me now! ;-)
I quit using the regular charts too. My kids seemed to know just how to manipulate more stickers out of me and they also expected to be rewarded for ANYTHING I asked them to do.
The thing that has worked better than anything I have ever used is to write a list on lined notebook paper (detailed... for example: "pick up all of the dress-up toys" instead of just "clean your room"). They have to check the box when they are done. I bought cheap clipbards from the dollar store to help them keep up with their list. This works way WAY better than the regular sticker charts. They work just because they live here now, not just to get something like they did before.
I can't believe you got more snow! BTW, love your curtains.
Kim,
You're a good mom to your boys! You may be out numbered with all the "guys in the house," but I know that your husband and little boys appreciate you very much!
I just thought I would pay you a compliment today for being a good mommy (smiles)!
Lady Sofia, thank you so much for the sweet compliment!
Civilla, Thanks! I didn't pick them out(they were here when we moved in) but they are really nice for letting in sunshine.
Just stopping in to say Hi. Joel goes to visit his roommate's grandma in LaFayette, Ind., at the end of the week. This over-protective mama is not too keen on it, but the grandma will love seeing Joel all grown up, and Joel's roommate paid for the tickets for Joel to be able to go.
I love the pics!!
Very good... my husband is very good about finding jobs for the boys to do. They might not always love it, but when I tell them how awesome they are and how well they will be able to take care of their family when they grow up their chests just swell with pride at the job they did... no matter how small!
Oops!
I put the right comment in the wrong place!
Civilla,
That is nice! I wonder how far that is from here?
Vonnie, Your husband seems to be really good with your boys. He had some great examples himself didn't he?
Bria,
I'm SHOCKED!!! I can't believe it?!!! I bet everything shut down. :-)
Great Work!
May you really enjoy the years your children are small. They grow up too fast.
Blessing on you,
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