Chores

Some chores need to be done, whether we like them or not. I think of ironing, dusting, vacuuming, mopping the floors, wash the windows, make the beds, sort out the laundry, clean the toilets, wash the laundry, run errands, cooking dinner.. All of these chores are fun, as long as it doesn't become a sacrifice. As long as you keep up with the chores, they're done in a tic. It just takes an effort to keep doing them on a regular basis.

Some chores are more pleasant than others - thinking of cleaning the toilets.. Maybe we should reward ourselves for the chores we do. Sometimes I reward myself before the chore is done! LOLZ.. Is it a surprise that teens hate chores? They love the rewards though. But they need to help out, especially in summer holidays. They only want to hang out, chill, relax, get a tan, read a book, call their friends, play games.. But they have chores, just like we do. Our eldest daughter is very good at vacuuming, so that's her chore. The youngest one loves to cook, so guess who's making dinner tonight? And no, she doesn't do TV-dinners. She cooks from scratch, cookbook on the table and fresh ingredients all washed and ready to be cut. Both of them are number one table cleaners and dishwasher fillers and they take turns in feeding the cat.

Hubby is responsible for the outside chores like weeding, mowing the lawn, growing vegetables. He puts the trash out, cooks BBQ meals, takes care of the chickens and the turtles, cleans the pool, makes the garden look all swell. He's the only person in the house willing to wash our cars.

I love to go grocery shopping, having my shopping list in one hand, a styrofoam cup of latte in the other. Putting away the groceries is something the girls like to do. In that manner, they know what I bought and they start munching right away. No seriously, they are pretty good at organizing the pantry.

I make the beds, wash clothes, clean the bathroom and the toilets, feed the fish, water the plants (okay, I forget the plants too often, I confess), pay the bills, write birthday cards, organize the clutter around the house, cook most meals, shop for clothes for most family members, organize outings with the children..

You see? Chores aren't that boring. As long as everybody in the household is willing to participate and do their share. And now, it's time for a cup of coffee, a good book and some sun!