Quack Shack Boot Camp

Or otherwise entitled,
My Qualifications for Meanest Mom of the Year Award.

I have a thing for organization. I like to plan schedules, and chore charts, and sticker posters, and all that jazz. Summer vacation is my Military Mom Mode, and I run our little ship like we're in the navy.

We have a daily schedule, a weekly schedule, a color-coordinated chore calendar corresponding to the weekly chore teams, and progress sticker charts, whereupon they are awarded stickers according to attitude, work ethic, workmanship, and general cooperation and teamwork.

Sounds brutal, doesn't it?

Only one problem....

My kids actually LIKE IT!

The whole purpose for this kind of battle plan was to give me a break so I could put my feet up all summer and eat bon-bons

...uhhhh....

.....to give my kids a sense of responsibility and ownership and pride in their efforts to create a happy, harmonious household.

Sophie is the only one that seems to be dragging her feet a little bit, but that's to be expected given her age and general lack of participation thus far in her life. We felt strongly that it was time to nip that little problem in the bud, so Sophie is assigned to work with a different sister each week to complete her chores. The sticker incentive seems to be working so far, with the concept of getting an extra special treat each time she fills up one of the big letters on her poster with stickers.

We'll see how long this lasts.... in the meanwhile, happy summer to you all, and let me know how the battle goes with your kids! What do you to maintain order and discipline and still make time for fun for the next two and a half months?