Nathan's Chores

Okay, well, we haven't come to a point where we actually expect Nathan to do chores but he has recently showed an interest in being a "helper." I remember when we were younger, my mother has us doing dishes at a very young age, teaching us the importance of cleaning up after yourself and taking pride in the home. Thanks mom for making us do chores. And I must say that Jonny is such a good helper as well. I know that his mom gave him responsiblilities growing up too. And it shows. Jonny usually will take initiative and clean up after dinner or do laundry without telling me.

This is where Nathan comes in. He watches everything we do and I believe he will grow up knowing that cleaning up and pitching in is just a normal thing. Of course we are all human and sometimes we get lazy. Jon and I have discussed things like allowances and such. We've decided that our children will do chores because they live in our home and everybody helps out. And allowance is a tool to teach kids about money.

Okay, now the cute part. On Monday, we came home from the store and with my hands full, I asked Nathan to grab the newspaper and he did and set it on the end table. I thanked him and cheered for him. Then on Tuesday we came home and he automatically picked up the paper and set it in the same place. Ever since, he has done that and I know he feels a sense of pride.

Lord, please help us to teach our children good habits and to take pride in simple tasks as it pleases you. Thanks for the good examples that were set before us by our parents and grandparents. Amen