With just three kids, I often find myself drowning in the delightful chaos of family life. I genuinely admire those who juggle four, five, or even six children. You all are incredible! And then there are the families with twelve, fifteen, or the Duggars with their vast army of kids. Honestly, I’m not so much impressed as I am baffled—I mean, how do they manage that?
Just thinking about grocery shopping, meal times, doctor appointments, and bath time gives me a headache. It all sounds like total mayhem, and I’m sure I would be completely overwhelmed. That was until this week.
Lily, my oldest, has recently taken on some regular household chores. She’s now responsible for folding laundry and tidying up the playroom—two tasks that I’ve always dreaded. And guess what? I’m giving her three bucks a week for it!
Three bucks for tackling my least favorite chores? It’s a game changer! She’s now folding and putting away little shirts, shorts, and swimsuits, pairing socks, separating Legos from Transformers, and even building train tracks. This is a dream come true!
Is this the magic of parenting as kids grow older? You delegate your most tedious tasks to them in exchange for a bit of pocket money that you’d likely spend on them anyway? I’m starting to see why larger families like the Duggars might have a system that works for them after all.
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In conclusion, while managing a household can be chaotic, involving your children in chores may just bring a touch of order to the madness.