Nothing Will Work Unless You Do

I have to be the first to say, I saw this on Pinterest and tweaked it a bit to fit the Anderson Posse. That would be the posse that wants to help mom but it just didn't happen on a consistent basis. There was too much fussing and arguing over housework help and at the end of the day, this mom who spends many hours working outside of the home, was getting bitter.

Enter the Project: My kids clean...period.  They have jobs they do daily and then weekly.  The do chores because they live here.  I don't pay them for their chores.  No one pays me for mine or dad for his.  These are things we do because we are a part of this family; this team, if you will.

Our son asked for "allowance" one day.  I looked at him and bit my tongue as I considered how to respond.  Of course, as is mostly the case, I spouted off too soon with......"mama doesn't give allowance, dear.  Allowance is welfar.  I do not give welfare.  You can work for commission jobs AFTER your regular chores are completed.  Those extra jobs, I will pay you for.  It has worked well.

Pics below!  They weren't happy with the idea at first but I sure have enjoyed the help!!!