I feel like I spend half of my life cleaning up....after three little monkeys. Somedays it is really hard to get them to do what I need them to. Other days it is all they want to do. All three boys will help me transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer. They think it is really fun to throw the clothes in the dryer. Once the clothes are out of the dryer I fold them and Kade puts them away for me, sometimes without complaining. Kyle has just recently been interested in putting his own clothes away so he takes his pile and Kade helps him shove it into his drawer. Getting them to clean up their room is the hardest thing to do. They are really good at not taking their toys downstairs, so if their room is messy that is ok. At least it is not all over the house, usually. Lately, Kade and Kyle have been interested in vacuuming. Here is a picture of Kyle vacuuning. He stopped to pose for a picture. Notice Connor is watching him.
Kade is my biggest helper, of course since he is the oldest. He is in this phase right now where he likes to help me cook dinner and of course, treats. For the most part he is a really good helper. He does have "chores" now like feeding the dog and unloading the dishwasher. I really need to make a "chore" chart for him because the other day he was complaining and telling me how he didn't want to unload the dishwasher. I looked at him and asked him if he thought I wanted to be cleaning up the house. He said no, but it was a pain getting him to do his "job". I think a chart will really help.
Overall, as the boys get older they are more helpful. Little Connor will even help throw things into a box or bag. I love these little guys!!
Overall, as the boys get older they are more helpful. Little Connor will even help throw things into a box or bag. I love these little guys!!