Cash, Candy & Cousins

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We are implementing a new chore system with an allowance for the first time, and last weekend the kids cashed in on candy.

As a parent I typically take issue with chore charts. They end up becoming a part time job for me, ensuring each chore gets done by the right child and then nagging said child when it does not. This kind of structure is stressful for the unstructured mom (that would be me). With the exception of the life-changing morning routine I created by forcing myself to become an early riser, I don’t naturally tend toward structure. I am a planner but also spontaneous and will change plans at the drop of a hat without looking back (much to Zach’s everlasting exasperation). We haven’t been doing this system very long but so far it is working out a lot better than past attempts.

The chores and allowance system goes like this – Gracie and Caleb each start the week with a theoretical $5 and Lily with $1. Over the course of the week when I ask them to do stuff around the house, if they do not do it they lose $1 or for Lily $0.25. I mark the deduction on the whiteboard I use. Chores include

• taking out the trash
• emptying the dishwasher
• filling the dishwasher
• putting away clean clothes
• cleaning up the house
• yard work

Sunday is payday. I keep a wad of $1 bills stashed away and then pay them. $2 goes to a spend envelope, $1 goes to share, and $2 goes to save. Their household responsibilities, and consequently their pay scale, will change as they get older, Once their savings bulk up we will open kids savings accounts for them at our bank. We have only been doing this for a couple weeks, but so far so good. I will let you know how it’s going in a couple months though.

Getting to spend their allowance at Candyology is definitely a motivating factor.

We had such a fun day downtown together as a family. #workhardplayhard

Zach was helping Lily do pull ups at the park.

Lily asked to return the favor.

I quote, “Mommy, look at my big girl biceps.”

So sweet to spend an evening playing with friends who also happen to be family. One of the last summer nights until school starts for them this week.

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