In an effort to try to teach Sabrina some responsibility, I decided to start a small job chart. Most jobs on it are tasks that we do everyday anyway (I wanted some sure-fire sticker-getters)like "get dressed", "eat breakfast", "take a bath". With these, I threw in a few "help mom out here" jobs like "pick up toys" and "make your bed". Good idea, right? Well, the last few days have been a little nuts with Sunday (Sundays are always a little off schedule here) and Monday being our apartment complex barbeque. Last night before we put the girls to bed, Sabrina was looking at the job chart and said, "Hmmmm. We didn't make the bed; we didn't pick up toys; we didn't read stories." Great!! I'm beginning to think that this is really a test of "What exactly did we accomplish today, Mom?!" My how the tables have turned. Here are the jobs on her next job chart: Are you fed? Are you healthy? Are you happy?
In other news, I'd say Paul is about 85% convinced that his wife needs a treadmill for her birthday. I'm pretty sure some encouraging comments from our friends and family would put him right over the edge. (Subtlety is a gift of mine)
6 comments:
I think I might need to get my own jobs chart.
There's one in my garage that could possibly use a home.
Treadmills are the gifts that keep on giving! :)
Your did the job chart, sorry it didn't work out so great. you got to keepit simple. I think a treadmill is a perfect gift. I know a great company that even makes them!!
Paul, your wife is a PHATSO! Someone hide the Twinkies and canned frosting and put her on a treadmill, dammit!
Paul, buy your wife a treadmill. I think Lindsay put it on the job chart. The end.
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