summer break starts TODAY!!! (unless you counted last evening)

today we're starting.  we have SO MANY fun things planned...
this morning we discussed and switched out chores.  here's our list:

• match up socks  --#2
• pick up lawn (dog doo, shoes/socks that might've been left out there, toys, etc.)  --mom & #4
• kitchen clean-up after each meal (including: rinse dishes, load dishwasher, wipe off counters)  --#2
• fold and put away laundry  --#1
• fill water bottles  --#4
• sweep and mop (kitchen, laundry room, bathrooms, entry way)  --#1 & #2  SAT. ONLY
• pick up living room  --#1
• water Finnagen (3X/day)  --#3
• clear table before meals  --#5
• vacuum living room  --#3
• clean both bathrooms  --mom & #3  SAT. ONLY
• sort laundry and bring fullest pile to laundry room --#4
• empty trash cans  --#3
• wash off table (before and after meals)  --#2
• organize toys and toy area  --#1 & 2  SAT. ONLY
• vacuum rooms  --#4 SAT. ONLY
• feed Finnagen (2X/day)  --#3
• empty dishwasher  --#5
• put away silverware  --#4
• pick up toys  --#5
• walk the dog  --#1
• mow the lawn  --#1 / mom  FRI. ONLY
• do laundry  --mom
• make lunch  --mom & #2
• clear table after meals  --mom

#1 being the eldest...
these are to go along WITH daily responsibilities:

• clean room
• make bed
• get dressed
• brush teeth
• comb and style hair
• devotions

and a NEW implementation (is that a word???):  we're pairing the kids up.  #1/#4.  #2/#5.  #3/#6.  they are responsible for their partner. 
SERVICE is our word/deed for this summer. 

breakfast is to be fixed and eaten by 9am.
chores are to be accomplished before noon (unless they are a time of day chore like the dinner-time chores).

this is my documentation.  notes taken. 

Try to remember, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."