Kids have decided that they are on summer vacation so they don't have to do anything at the house. Boy did I let them know that was far from the truth. All I have asked them to do is make sure they pick up after themselves and wash their breakfast and lunch dishes each day. They can't even do this.
They think their day should consist of watching tv and playing on the computer. When asked to do something, they say "I'll do it tomorrow". Well, I told my oldest that when she gets off work tonight, I would pick her up tomorrow. She didn't like that much.
I called and canceled 3 of the receivers for the satellite. Now they can watch tv downstairs in the family room and that is it. No more tv in their rooms. Once they learn to respect me and be responsible, they will get their tv's back.
I called H to let him know what is going on since he has been a pretty good hands on guy lately and he agreed with me. He has called me 3 times since then discussing them. He has come up with a "chore chart" on what they will do daily. They only have to do Monday - Friday. This will help me and teach them to be responsible also. He has everything planned out down to cleaning the bathrooms. They don't have to scrub them clean, just wipe down the tub, sink and toilet. I love that he has taken the initiative to do this. Each day they have something different to do. I bet next time I ask them to do something they will listen. All I had them doing this summer was picking up after themselves and doing their own dishes. Now, they have daily chores.
What pleases me the most is he has stepped up to help me with this. I told him that our youngest wanted to go get a new game for the computer but I wouldn't take her. She was going to ask him. I told him what he did with/for them was his business. He told me that he respected my decision and he would not be taking her to get it either.
I am waiting to find out how their "discussion" went. It is going on now as I type at my house. He was going to talk to them before he took our oldest to work. I guess we shall see. He is supposed to call me and let me know.
I guess this is what you call teamwork and I should be thankful he is on board with me. Another positive here.........
