Responsibility

We have always stressed the importance of responsibilty to the boys. They turned 5 in March. Here is a list of their chores and responsibilities.

1. Make their beds


2. Put their dirty clothes away


3. Cleaning their rooms


4. Setting the table


5. Clearing the table


6. Bringin in groceries and things from the car


7. Putting groceries and things away


8. Helping fold laundry (washclothes, kitchen linens)


9. Unloading the dishwasher (no knives or glass)


10. Helping with supper prep


11. Brushing their teeth and flossing of a morning (we do their bedtime brushing and flossing)


12. Dressing themselves


13. Putting their laundry away


14. Emptying indoor trash cans


15. Keeping their toys picked up and put away outside

So how old are your children and what responsibilities do they have around the house?

Talking Washers & Dryers

We are on the lookout for a washer and dryer. The front load kind. I think we want the pedestols since I am so tall. However, I still am unsure. What do you think? We are just beginning to really look. We knew the day was coming sooner than later since our Whirlpool set is almost 13 years old and saw the laundry of our premie twins with reflux and c. diff. My washer tub is beginning to rust and the dryer does not dry well. The cost to fix them is too much considering their age.

So what kind of w/d do you have? Where did you purchase it? What features do you like/not like about it. What features do I need? Any other suggestions? Thank you for your time! Hope everyone is well! Blessings!

Least Favorite Chore and Winner

Mine is without a doubt scrubbing the toilet! Yuck!!!!

Nico you are the winner. I will be sending you a brand new copy of Real Simple's Cleaning book. Value $21.95. Congratulations!

What is your least favorite chore?

Blessings!!!!!

Ironing

Ironing is the chore that I enjoy (of course along with grocery and CVS shopping). I can relax while I iron. I prefer to iron during the boys nap or quiet time. It seems to be an outlet for frustration. I also can spend precious time praying while I iron. That is one thing I most enjoy about it. If I try to iron while the boys are up and about, I had might as well forget it. I am back and forth and might get 4 or 5 things ironed in 30 minutes. I usually can iron 30-40 items in 45 minutes.

I only iron church and everyday (good) clothes. I do not iron hubby's work clothes. Most of his shirts are company shirts that are wrinkle free. I iron all of the boys clothes or at least try to. They seem to bring more at the consignment shops and ironing seems to keep them in better shape. I also iron my good cloth napkins and table linens. Don't even ask when the last time I had a table cloth on. Maybe when the boys were 13 months? They kept pulling it off the table! LOL!

I do know people that iron sheets, work clothes, underclothes and even towels. Whatever works for you. mine are all okay a little wrinkled. I do iron my curtains (window treatments) though.

I love to iron. I don't know why but I do. I guess it is kind of a tension tamer. I even took ironing in when I was 19 and 20. My brother and sil were my best customers.

So what household chore do you enjoy the most? What do you iron?

If anyone can guess which household chore I absolutely despise I have a prize for you. Just post your answer in the comment section! Don't forget to add your favorite chore. Comments must be in by Thursday at 8 am central time to be eligible.

Blessings and happy ironing!!!