tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post3602042021756526487..comments2023-07-01T03:33:45.070-05:00Comments on Pursuing Simplicity: Teens and Laundry ResponsibilitiesVickiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325240260667284256noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-50946607176004830492008-01-15T22:54:00.000-06:002008-01-15T22:54:00.000-06:00What a touching and inspiring post! Yesterday I t...What a touching and inspiring post! Yesterday I taught my six year old to make toast. He was so thrilled with the responsibility and know-how that he begged me today to let him do it again. <BR/><BR/>Taking the time to teach them and preparing on <I>how</I> to teach takes a lot of patience. But I know it will pay off. Thanks!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-72194473911492434982008-01-05T16:27:00.000-06:002008-01-05T16:27:00.000-06:00I needed to read this too. Thanks.I needed to read this too. Thanks.Swirl Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120744964582016056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-77762604192852172142008-01-04T23:57:00.000-06:002008-01-04T23:57:00.000-06:00Anonymous,I am glad that the post helped you. The ...Anonymous,<BR/>I am glad that the post helped you. The hardest thing for me at times is taking the time to teach, then reinforce the teaching, and not expect perfection.Vickiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325240260667284256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-6923752838372038882008-01-04T21:38:00.000-06:002008-01-04T21:38:00.000-06:00I really needed this post. I have three (12,10, a...I really needed this post. I have three (12,10, and 8) and I know they can do laundry if I will just take the time to teach them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-72477856230738263252008-01-02T14:34:00.000-06:002008-01-02T14:34:00.000-06:00What a great post. Kids can and always want to do ...What a great post. Kids can and always want to do more. We just have to let them.<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-51788860129112657672008-01-02T14:09:00.000-06:002008-01-02T14:09:00.000-06:00Your story moved me; thanks for sharing it!You are...Your story moved me; thanks for sharing it!<BR/><BR/>You are raising capable adults and that is a wonderful gift to both them and their future partners.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-76045478550298430972008-01-02T12:36:00.000-06:002008-01-02T12:36:00.000-06:00What a beautiful post! What a great gift you have...What a beautiful post! What a great gift you have given to your children. :) My son wanted to learn how to use the washer last year(he was 8). He loves being able to help around the house.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping by my blog.:)Just Me :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16650639011859714721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-15628221610391595292008-01-02T11:41:00.000-06:002008-01-02T11:41:00.000-06:00I love your post. I love this bloggy world; I hel...I love your post. I love this bloggy world; I help you on clutter organization and you help me stay motivated as a "teacher mom." Have a Happy New Year.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16332484098011513452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-56515609163499013022008-01-02T10:30:00.000-06:002008-01-02T10:30:00.000-06:00That is such a sweet story!That is such a sweet story!Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12848165705000588114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-27334594135637428542008-01-02T10:08:00.000-06:002008-01-02T10:08:00.000-06:00Thanks for the encouragement. I know they can do ...Thanks for the encouragement. I know they can do a LOT more than I give them credit for.<BR/>Glad to hear someone else has their kids involved in making the home run smoothly.<BR/>Happy New Year!Mrs. Troophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07432995908875743091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-82477031728165096302008-01-02T09:53:00.000-06:002008-01-02T09:53:00.000-06:00I wanted to do things around the house, but my mom...I wanted to do things around the house, but my mom had been worked by her mom from the time she was 10(she was responsible for cooking meals and cleaning the house alone). And she didn't want me to do anything. But I managed to surprise her by cleaning from time to time and eventually she let me make a meal every now and then. I think you are doing a great job! And you are right, kids need to know those every day chores as much as they need to know how to do algera.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my WFMW. I used to just kind of expect my kids to know how to behave or I would deal with it as it came up. It works so much better to prep a bit before time!Melissa Markhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12360547564199558860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-64139267585781389382008-01-02T09:12:00.000-06:002008-01-02T09:12:00.000-06:00Responsibility in the home is a great thing to giv...Responsibility in the home is a great thing to give to your children at this age! I commend you for taking it on! I'm also glad I was able to reunite you with the No-Bake cookie recipe! Happy New Year!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656758023601176717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-28339368734899163542008-01-02T02:40:00.000-06:002008-01-02T02:40:00.000-06:00That's a very moving post, especially the part abo...That's a very moving post, especially the part about that sweet 7 year old baby girl.<BR/>Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year 2008!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6945855605940594967.post-42720400638855124542008-01-02T00:36:00.000-06:002008-01-02T00:36:00.000-06:00Fabulous tip! Seriously -- kudos to you! I think...Fabulous tip! <BR/><BR/>Seriously -- kudos to you! I think so often, it's just "easier" for Mom to do it all, but then the kids don't appreciate the work that is involved and they don't know how to do it. Good for you!<BR/><BR/>Signed the chickadee that did her very first load of laundry after getting married at 19Angie @ Many Little Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846708503551936348noreply@blogger.com