 By the end of a carefree summer, I long to get back into the routine of school. I enjoy a solid, daily rhythm and I’ve learned that it keeps our household more peaceful, too. I'm not quite ready yet for the summer to be over yet, but I'm quickly getting there...
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 I’ve tried various chore charts for the Bigs. Peter, in particular, adores checking off accomplishments on a chore chart for the first week; but he’s also super competitive and turns the chart into a contest with his younger brother. I find it difficult to supervise a long list of chores - I have so many little distractions! I researched a lot of cute options using clothespins, magnets, and cute little cartoons. But, I couldn’t find a method that worked for us, so I basically gave up and we’ve just been muddling through while I remind (or nag) kids about chores.
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AuthorSusan is a mother of six: five boys and one sweet girl. She is probably busy right now diapering a child, getting someone a snack, and looking for a lost shoe. Now, where is that coffee cup? Archives
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