I’m pretty organized when it comes to my business. I have checklists, to do lists, spreadsheets, and file folders. I use most of them on a regular basis. I’m semi-organized in my personal and family life, thanks to my Google calendar hacks. Everything else is in my head. I’m sure most moms are super organized in their heads.
Today I overslept and woke up 15 minutes before we needed to leave to catch the school bus. Thankfully my husband got the kids moving and fed them breakfast. Except he overslept too and was rushing to get himself busy. When I finally bolted out of bed yelling, “Oh, crap!” he was on his way out the door.
The kids were dress but hadn’t even finished breakfast or brushed their teeth yet! Instead they were playing with toys and horsing around. My tired and cranky mom voice flew out of my mouth. Not only was that voice tired, it was bossy too. This year, Sophia gladly took over the job of packing her lunch. Her lunch box was still sitting in the fridge. If I was a tougher mom, I would have let her forget and eat school lunch. But, alas, I’m not that tough of a cookie.
Somehow I got myself dressed and caffeinated as well as the kids finished up. We made it to the bus stop with time to spare.
As we drove to the bus stop, it occurred to me that the kids might need a checklist too. I’ve tried something similar when they were younger, but I got tired of reminding them to check the list or use it. It became another chore for me. Now that they’re older, I’m considering implementing chore charts with the kids again.
I’m really not sure where to start, but I’ve collected a board full of chore charts on Pinterest. I’m thinking about creating a getting ready for school checklist for both kids. And another one for the chores. The lists can help them get ready in the mornings until it becomes second nature. Maybe they’ll come to love lists like I do.
Do you have any tips on implementing chore charts for kids? I need all the help you can get!