Makes Me Smile Everytime I go Upstairs

I haven't been really strict on my kids when it comes to chores. There are a few things we require them to do like clearing the table after meals, picking up their toys and putting their dirty clothes in a laundry basket. They'll help with folding and putting away laundry and a few other things if I ask. I've been toying with the idea of a chore chart and letting the kids earn an allowance. I think they are old enough to manage their pocket money. In talking with them, one of the chores they decided they could do was make up their beds.

If you know me well, you know I'm OCD about a few things. While I'm sure my mom will tell you I never made up my bed growing up; as soon as I got married and was on my own, my bed making gene kicked in. My bed is made everyday period, end of sentence. If for some reason it doesn't get made (like Dan is off from work and sleeps in), the covers must get straightened before I go to bed. There's nothing better after a long day than sliding into between clean straight sheets.

Anyway, so the kids have been making their own beds in the mornings for about 3 weeks now. I am so impressed. I don't even have to tell them now. It's starting to become a habit and I love it! Check out their beds this morning. Didn't they do a great job? It makes me smile everytime I go upstairs and see their cleaned up rooms. Now, if only we can get the playroom to look like their rooms!