Work Um' Hard!

I am all about children having a carefree, happy-go-lucky childhood...but I also think putting a little responsibility on their shoulders is a very good thing. Even at the ages my children are they have responsibilities around the house. Jaden is only 1 and he feeds the dog in the morning, and again at night. Eva is in charge of letting the dog in and out during the day and recently took it upon herself to make sure her bed is made every morning (I'll post pictures later because it is too precious). She is also a huge help to me in the kitchen!

Last Friday I needed to clean the house and figured a little help would be nice. I've always thought the younger I start them, the more they will just understand that helping out with chores like this is a normal and expected part of our family life. The funny thing is that they really did help me!! So, enjoy a some pictures of this Happy Housewife breaking a few child labor laws...it was all for a good cause, my friends!

Eva Swiffering the bathroom...she even knows she has to wear shoes to do it because I don't like her skin near the chemicals. She enjoys it so much I think she would agree to wear a Hazmat suit if I asked her to.
Jaden grabbed a mop and bucket to get in on the action. You may think that looks like a toy (which it is), but you better believe I filled that bucket with water and put him to work! I tell ya, I'm not kidding when I say I'm starting them young!

This is actually Eva cleaning the grout of our shower with baking soda and a toothbrush! It sounds like a pretty bad job, I know, but she absolutely loves to do it!

Jaden is...ahem..helping her.

"If you want your children to keep their feet on the ground, but some responsibility on their shoulders."

--Abilgail Van Buren