Kid Chores in the Happy/Crazy Household

(I know this is my third post in one day. I've got a lot to write about, man!)

My friend on Facebook asked if I would tell her about my kids' chores, in which I revamped today. So, I'm just writing about it here for her information. Please note that not everything is covered by the kids --the rest is MY stuff (and Brandon's!). Also, we're starting this tomorrow, so I can guarantee you that there will be a lot of screaming, whining, gnashing of teeth... but it's okay. Most of these chores they already do, but we've pretty much taken July off. Sleeping in, skipping family scriptures/prayers, maybe getting dressed --it's crazy! Gotta jump back in before school starts so everything is up and running before chaos hits us completely!

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Up by 7:30AM for family scriptures/prayer followed by breakfast, getting dressed, and chores. When school starts, up by 6:30AM for breakfast, getting dressed, chores; scriptures still at 7:30AM.

Focus on FOUR AREAS that will enhance our lives and help our home run smoother (not everything listed will happen daily):

MENTAL:
*Piano Practice
*Reading 30-60 minutes each day
*Writing stories, poems, music
*Learning about history, science, nature
*Homework
*Puzzles, board games
*Learning a new skill or working on a talent (like singing, art, math, spelling, dancing)

EMOTIONAL:
*Doing something with nature each day
*Finding an enjoyable hobby
*Writing in a journal
*Learning to communicate: content communication, kind words, listening, patience
*Expressing emotions through talking, music, art, etc.

PHYSICAL:
*Brushing teeth every morning/evening
*Showers/baths
*Brushing hair
*Hands/face washed
*Clean clothes/underwear/socks
*Chores
*Exercise outside (could include running, biking, playing, walking, climbing, etc.)

SPIRITUAL:
*Family prayer morning/evening
*Family scripture study
*Personal prayers morning/evening
*Personal scripture study
*Prayer before meals
*FHE
*Attending Church and the Temple
*Fulfilling Church callings
*Activity Days/Cub Scouts

DAILY CHORES FOR KIDS (to be finished before lunch; most (not all) done before school once school starts):

#6:
*Look adorable and eat and sleep and poop and smile and giggle

#5:
*Make bed
*Clean room
*Put away laundry
*Empty silverware (except knives)
*Put away personal belongings
*Practice ABC's
*Do Calendar (it's a soft calendar where we talk about the date, the seasons, the weather, etc.)
*Work on potty training! (hoping this will be done before September)

#4:
*Make Bed
*Clean Room
*Dust Room
*Put away personal belongings
*Fold/put away laundry
*Set table for dinner
*Get the mail
*Dust living room
*Clean bathroom mirrors and sliding glass door
*Practice writing name
*Practice writing letters and numbers
*Homework (if needed when school starts)

#3:
*Make bed
*Clean room
*Vacuum room
*Put away personal belongings
*Fold/put away laundry
*Empty garbage cans
*Put recyclables in outdoor bins
*Clean bathroom toilets
*Empty dishwasher
*Practice Piano
*Read 30-60 minutes
*Homework (when school starts)

#2:
*Make bed
*Clean Room
*Dust Room
*Fold/put away laundry
*Put away personal belongings
*Load dishwasher
*Clean out/scrub kitchen sink
*Vacuum living room
*Feed cat
*Clean counters/sinks/tub in bathrooms
*Practice Piano
*Read 30-60 min.
*Homework (when school starts)

#1:
*Make bed
*Clean room
*Vacuum room
*Put away personal belongings
*Fold/put away laundry
*Clear table
*Wipe off table/counters
*Sweep kitchen floor and hallway
*Clean out kitty litter
*Practice Piano
*Read 30-60 min.
*Homework (when school starts)

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IDEAS TO IMPLEMENT LATER:
*Assigning meal prep to three oldest (once a week for each).
*Sorting laundry/starting laundry (they already switch it)
*Yard work --weeding, planting
*Family room/play room blitzing
*Once a month FHE talent show
*Chores for pay (weeding, washing walls, cleaning couches, washing windows, etc.)