Who invented the chore chart, anyway?
Someone said to be more specific….I will, I did! In the kitchen is a piece of galvanized steel bolted to the wall. We call it The Board. It holds all. If you’re stuck to a magnet, you can be on the board! The mega giant calendar calls it home alongside wedding invites, party announcements, school artwork, grades and even a memorial of a favorite neighbor who passed away in March, not sure when that will come down. Then, off to one side is the chore chart. This is where the advice to be more specific came into play. We’re a fine oiled machine here at House of Encarnacion. I’d love to say that’s the norm…it’s not. We come and go like most other families. Chore charts are created and sold with the idea they’re way more fun than they really are. “They are gonna love this”, I say. “This one seems to really be working” I say, on a separate occasion right before all goes bust and hit’s the fan. So, this time I’m gonna be more specific. OK. It’s all listed out. Simple! 4 jobs designed with harmony in mind. The sweeper can do other things besides bug the dishwasher about moving his feet. With this newest chart comes peace AND a clean house AND it’s working! This one really works!! For now…
I cut out the faces, glued them onto card stock., had everything lamenated cuz it makes it look more official (all part of the “sell”). After that I glued magnets to the back. That’s all! The hard part was designing the jobs but you know what they say, you reap what you sow. Isn’t that the goal? Isn’t that why I became a chart person? I know I’m not alone!
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Awesome- send Morrissey my way to fold laundry when he finishes sweeping your house!
Hahahaha….I LOVE his face!!!!!
I love HIM! :)
Hahahha I love it! Morrissey does help. What difference does it make? Well he has his Hand in Glove when he does dishes…and when he’s done…William it was really Nothing!
Hahaha….life would be dull without this charming man.
And I thought I was the one who invented the chore chart – way back in the 70′s. I think mine was known as the “chart-from-hell-that-takes-all-morning-to-finish” so maybe it doesn’t qualify. It actually produced some fantastic workers (and bloggers), however!!!
Oh, you take all the credit you can. You are the queen!!!! Funny, I don’t remember what one of them looked like, just that we always had one. Or, we would wake up in the summer or on a weekend to “the list”. Seems like it always involved Q-tips. That was some deep cleaning! Love you!!!
How cute! What an awesome twist to the horrid, dreaded chore list – hahaa
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dreaded is correct. I actually am pretty sure my mom invented it! It’s int he blood! k.
I LOVE THIS! Super cute! I might have to do my own variation of this :)
THANKS! Do it!!! I am kind of no fluff but it could be a work of art! Send me a pic! I love your prof pic…darling! Thanks for stopping by. k.
im loving that even Morrissey pulls his weight at your place :)
Great Chart!
Haaaa…..YES! Oh, he def has a spot….in my heart! I was just waiting for someone to notice! And Snoopy. I’ve had that one kickin around since 7th grade. It was a xmas prize from a “boyfriend”.
hahaha awesome!
Okay… I’m game for trying anything like this that might work for more than two days… You’ve inspired me. Well written – like the part about the lamination to make it look more official! Luv it ! CA Pixie scores again! Thanks, Renee
THANKS!! I’m with ya sistah! It’s like you have to reinvent your bad self every 2 weeks with these kids, right?? OK, I can swear on a stack. This one has been on The Board for over 6 months!!! HAhahaha…k.
6 months? Wow! That’s longevity in this market! And I’m always bad… “Bad Mama” in one way or da otha! Really, great little post! The kids are shaken’ out there getting ready to get stuff done!