Divvying up the chores

I think that the only way to have any home, but especially a homeschooling home, run smoothly is to make sure that Mom's not doing all the chores. When we started our school year, I laid out cards with jobs on them, and had the kids pick which ones they wanted. I told them we'd be switching things up in a month or so.

The month has passed, and we changed jobs around today. Of course, it means that I'll have to teach each child new chores, but I'm hoping that'll mean that everyone gets good at everything, even if it takes a few rounds of chore-divvying.

I've got the usual cooking, heavy cleaning, doing laundry, and making sure the house runs smoothly.

Spencer is in charge of taking out the trash, sweeping and mopping the kitchen and dining room floors, and sorting the dirty laundry.

David is in charge of cleaning the hall bathroom, clearing the table, and vacuuming the living room and family room rugs.

Drew is in charge of unloading the dishwasher, setting the table, and straightening up the living room and family room before they get vacuumed.

They're all supposed to make sure their room stays clean... even though it usually isn't. The trouble with having three boys in one room is that they all use the "I didn't do it" line on me.

Darcy is in charge of being adorable and learning how to use a cup properly. :)

Unlike last time, I posted everyone's jobs on the refrigerator tonight so I don't forget who is supposed to do what. Otherwise I end up doing everything anyway, which is exactly NOT the point!