This year I have been really trying to get myself and the house organized. I have been getting rid of just about everything I possibly can, and I have been trying to find better systems for the things that seem to not be working. One of the first thing that I changed was laundry. I have to do at least a load a day, that is the only way I can keep up, but I have added small laundry baskets one for each child. Their job is to put all their clothes away (in their newly labeled drawers) and then to put their baskets away in the linen closets.
Everyday since I showed the children how I wanted it done Ethan is the only one who has done it right when he sees the basket, and without me asking him. I am so grateful for his help. I could just brag on him all day long.
Today was the third day in a row that he got his laundry done that Olivia and Kai did not. I didn't want to punish Olivia and Kai, I just wanted to reward Ethan. He got a Jolly Rancher and was able to do his reading out on the trampoline.
I have a feeling Kai won't be missing anymore days.
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Oh Danae! I'm getting more organized too! I'm working on a "Home Management Binder"......don't laugh!!! :)
Here's the link I got the idea from and I'm SO excited about it!
http://www.karalayneblog.com/journal/2011/1/27/household-management-simplified.html
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