Suddenly around 4pm when my boys were sliding into their favorite positions on the couch, right at the same moment that I was wondering how I was going to vacuum, do the dishes, and fold the laundry, all before 5pm, the thought occurred to me that they should be put to work.
While they will never be able to share the stories of vacuuming and scrubbing in their childhood the way the Original Earnests can (their stories of cleaning as children are akin to the, 'i walked five miles to school in the snow' type of stories. I have no way to verify their reality, nor will I ever be able to be the task force organizer that my amazing mother-in-law Lark was). But I have to say, as I walked out of the laundry room and caught sight of my sons busy with domestic duties, I had to snap a picture. After all, someday when they want to tell a tale about the hard labor they had to endure as children, I thought a little pictorial evidence would surely help their cause.
When I'm not busy with my boring domestic duties, the sewing room is getting slightly less dusty as I tried at long last a crazy nine patch quilt. It's nearly done and was thoroughly invigorating. I think there will be more crazy nine patches in my future. If you want to try one, go here, and here.
Monday, July 27, 2009
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Posted by Annee at 9:23 PM
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Wow what a blog! Kids doing chores and quilting all in the same post?! What a mom! That quilt is gorgeous!
I'm pretty sure the cleaning thing was a two week stint of organization at our house. My mom was lucky to catch us all at an age where we can remember it. I personally have a chore wheel on the refrigerator...just like me mom did. I'm hoping just having the wheel there will somehow trick them into making them think they're working...it's not actually happening...just like I sort of doubt it really happened in my childhood. Anyway, it is gratifying to have boys that know the basics....vacuuming, emptying a dishwasher and making top ramen...that should get them through!
Glad to see you're back to sewing...I'll try and take some inspiration from you...
Brooke
That work definitely happened at the Earnest house! I remember dusting those spindles every day during the summer. Then when you had enough stars on your chart you were eligible to receive a prize from the grab bag. It's time for the next generation to begin embracing the wonderment of cleanliness and organization.
You know I've touched a nerve when I elicit a comment from the Major himself!
(Thanks for the back up Brooke, you have no idea what it means to know that it was possibly not EVERY DAY of his life that he was toiling away with chores.)
oh...I'm laughing...I'm sure you did not dust those spindles EVERY day. Maybe you had to chop wood and clean the wood stove every day, but I'm sure you didn't dust the spindles on a daily basis.
i know im basically another family (alyssa and I) and though i don't remember a chore wheel... i must agree with darin. I remember cleaning every single day. those spindles... those closets in the hall...the stove...dusting...oh yes.
impressive, Annee. The quilt AND working boys.
I've learned that (most) kids actuallly enjoys such tasks once in a while. It is gratifying for them to see a folded towel or an empty sink.
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