Lists

These past months have been, let's say interesting. I haven't been able to keep up with everything on my own so with the help of lists and eager helpful children things have kept on rolling along quite nicely.

The thought of handing the children a list of things that need to be done wasn't very appealing to me and with a little thought I happened upon an idea that works very well.

Here's an example of what a list looks like.

• Sweep kitchen floor
• Straighten rugs
• Stand on a chair and sing your favorite song
• Eat three grapes
• Make your bed
• Say something nice to your sister/brother
• Wash your nose
• Make sure there is nothing on couch besides the cushions
• Clean vanity
• Wash your hands
• Read a chapter in the book you are reading
• Dust livingroom furniture
• Draw a picture of a butterfly

Adding a wide variety of odd little things to their lists have made them fun and they often ask me to make another list for them to do. A win-win for all of us!