No one gets dinner ’til their room is clean. Every day. Not only that, but it’s not mom’s responsibility to remember to check rooms before dinner. If it is discovered that someone ate dinner with a messy room, they get an hour of chores that night, and any other punishment that suits my fancy.
I’m. Sick. Of. The. Crap.
I’m tired of being ignored, taken advantage of, and pushed over because I’m “nice” and understanding of circumstances. There are no more circumstances. If you want to eat, you’re going to clean your room. And if you clean it every day, it’s not going to get so messy that cleaning it up before dinner is a big deal.
So deal.
In other news…. Dad the Great-dyer-of-hair was at it again Sunday morning. Liv is now brunette.
I haven’t managed to get a picture after the fact.
I escorted Clark and his class, along with 2 other kindergarten classes to The Farm to get a pumpkin and look at barn animals and such today. It was weird being a veteran mom and helping the newbies out. For some of these moms, the 5 year old was their oldest. Wow. It’s been a long time since I was there. And yet, I was right there with them corralling my 2 year old. Kind of funny.
I’ll post pictures of the Great Pumpkin Acquisition soon.
October 12th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
It’s interesting being a veteran mom, isn’t it? There is 20 (yes, twenty) years between my oldest and youngest and by time we hit kindergarten for the 4th time, I could do it with my eyes closed…while watching those overwhelmed rookies. I did have some compassion, and still do even though my baby is 23…but it does get easier (even when they keep changing the rules)!!!
October 13th, 2011 at 10:25 am
I love your new rule! I might have to think of implementing it in my house! : ) Your punishment for non-compliance is excellent too. Those that are non-compliant, or just plain forgetful, can clean the rest of the house too! Briliiant! : )
October 13th, 2011 at 10:52 am
I know!!! We’re 2 days in, and it’s been beautiful! They’re not even fighting me on it. I don’t know if it’s defeatest resignation, or if they actually appreciate it. They do like it when their rooms are clean.
It’s so pleasant to walk down the hall and see carpet! However, I would really like to borrow your vacuum cleaner again. Now that I can SEE the carpet, it’s in a desperate state. Maybe we can have you guys over for a social visit, vacuum while you’re here, and you can take it right back with you when you go?
October 13th, 2011 at 12:36 pm
Triple awesome. The rule, the hair-dyeing dad, and Clark being in Kindergarten!
Miss you guys!