One Mean Mom

Chet and I's worst parenting area is consistence. The things that we are consistent on, they are rock stars! Church is not an option! Showering for church is not an option. They just get up, shower, and get dressed for church. NO complaints. Those kind of things. Well, chores are not so good. Sometimes I am really easy going, and other times I freak out. They take their chances most of the time, and don't do their chores. I had a break last night. As I looked at our pig pen of a house, I told the boys that things were going to change. We redistributed chores. They all got to pick what they wanted, and then I added their room and one to each list. I then told them that maids cost money. If they wanted me to be the maid, then they would pay me, $1 per service. For every chore not done to my standards before school, they would be charged. That's how you hit Carter hard. He will do ANYTHING to keep his money! They were not happy but I told them I was dead serious! I also said that if I saw them after personal prayers, which we kneel down with them every night for, then they owed me $.50. If I heard them, it was $.25. Guess what! After I put the boys to bed alone (Chet was gone to mutual) I did not hear or see another boy! It was fabulous! Also, this house was spotless clean before they left for school. It was a very smooth morning. No chaos and fighting and yelling amongst themselves. Everyone got a good breakfast, and all chores were done. Wow I'm mean, but I love it!!! Hope this one sticks!