Roberta
OLD WISE ONE
No problem, just root through his pants before "his" laundry day. You get his money and he still washes his own clothes.
Women spend three hours re-doing partner's chores
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No problem, just root through his pants before "his" laundry day. You get his money and he still washes his own clothes.
10 here as well - with a push rotary-type mower, where I was the engine. I learned quick to keep it oiled and cut the grass before it really needed it.
Made it much, much easier, and made mom and dad happy.....
That always worked out for the better.....
drivingdaisy
New Member
Vince
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Same here, but my brother and I were a bit younger so it took two of us.
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EmptyTimCup
Guest
I am not allowed to do the laundry ........
I earn the pay check, my stay at home wife spends it
I earn the pay check, my stay at home wife spends it
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
He's 10. I'm sitting on over an acre and it would be a logistical nightmare anyway. We have so many other things going on. He has Tae Kwan Do 3 nights a week, every Friday night they spend the night with my mom, their dad takes them a couple evenings a week, there's just a lot going on and I want to give him time to just veg out and be a kid.
SoMD_Fun_Guy
Do you like apples?
I understand. Kids have busy lives outside of the home these days. You probably want to have some Mommy-son time too. I just thought I'd ask to see if it was something you had thought of. You know, he might love to drive a riding mower around if he's big enough to operate it safely. An acre is a bit much for a walking mower so I'm assuming you've got a riding. It could be something you bring up with him to see if he's interested in doing to help you out now or in a year or 2.
You sound like a great momma. Although I think kids should have chores and responsibilities around the house, I think they need to still have lots of quality time with family & friends. They're only kids once. That being said, my little man just turned 3 and I look forward to the day we can spend some quality time weeding the gardens together. I really could use the help!
pixiegirl
Cleopatra Jones
You sound like a great momma. Although I think kids should have chores and responsibilities around the house, I think they need to still have lots of quality time with family & friends. They're only kids once. That being said, my little man just turned 3 and I look forward to the day we can spend some quality time weeding the gardens together. I really could use the help!
Awww, thanks. I love those little monsters and like being able to have fun with them as well as keep things in relative order.
Start your little dude young! I did with my youngest and he's an awesome helper now. I didn't realize until my youngest was about 3 or 4 that they can be super helpful with a lot of the household chores. Give him a damp rag and let him wipe down the baseboards while you're vacuuming or folding laundry. Same thing with low kitchen cabinets while you're doing the dishes or sweeping. I started my youngest young and he still loves to help. I didn't have my 10 year old do anything when he was that little and he's a total slob now.
Awww, thanks. I love those little monsters and like being able to have fun with them as well as keep things in relative order.
Start your little dude young! I did with my youngest and he's an awesome helper now. I didn't realize until my youngest was about 3 or 4 that they can be super helpful with a lot of the household chores. Give him a damp rag and let him wipe down the baseboards while you're vacuuming or folding laundry. Same thing with low kitchen cabinets while you're doing the dishes or sweeping. I started my youngest young and he still loves to help. I didn't have my 10 year old do anything when he was that little and he's a total slob now.
Oh trust me, he loves to help around the house / yard. Helps with laundry, feeds the pets, keeps his toys picked up (sometimes, lol). He even helped us build a deck and retaining wall. And he helped us demo a bathroom too!
