This was my 3rd year to photograph the Cates family for Christmas cards. I just love it because Mom is on a mission to find us the best locations. Of course they have an awesome location right in their backyard in the middle of nowhere!
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I loved photographing Rachel and Matt. We met in Nashville at the Centennial Park . It was my first trip there and it was beautiful! A photographer’s dream come true for sure. Then we drove up to Love Circle. It is where Matt carried Rachel on one of their first dates. A gorgeous spot overlooking downtown Nashville. Look for more images coming in July from their wedding. no comments We started a chore list in the house a couple of weeks ago and I know it is still early to tell but it seems to be working so far. I had the hardest time determining what was appropriate for a 14 year old and a 5 year old but while pinning on Pinterest (yeah I’m one of those) I found this! I thought it was helpful although some I am not so sure about. I should warn you. $10 burns a hole in a 5 year old’s pocket so be prepared to be in Wal-Mart for a couple of hours in the toy isle while they figure out how to spend every single penny. Toddlers (18 months – 2 years)1. Wiping baseboards with duster or dry rag 2. Taking laundry to appropriate room — tell them where the items go and see whether or not they remember after the first few times you do this chore with them. 3. Matching socks — also a good skill for teaching concepts of “same” and “different” 4. Bringing safe, unbreakable dishes in from table, clearing table 5. Putting safe, unbreakable items on table (napkins, cups) 6. Picking up toys — they may not want to, but they can 7. Putting stuffed animals on bed in the morning 8. Pushing laundry basket to appropriate room 9. Putting trash in wastebasket 10. Putting clothes in hamper 11. Handing adult an item from grocery bag Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)12. Wiping windows with cloth and spray bottle filled with water 13. Setting the table 14. Clearing table 15. Putting dishes in sink or dishwasher 16. Drying dishes 17. Sweeping small messes with hand broom 18. Put away laundry in correct places — teach him how to carry folded items so they won’t come unfolded 19. Folding simple clothing items — jeans and pants 20. Sort laundry by family member 21. Dusting with a dry cloth or dust mitt 22. Wiping low windowsills with a damp cloth 23. Bringing newspaper in from outside 24. Wiping spots on kitchen floor with wet rag 25. Putting books on bookshelf correctly 26. Helping water garden 27. Pulling weeds — teach him which ones are weeds, and which ones are not 28. Pulling sheets up, straightening sheets on bed 29. Helping carry laundry basket 30. Assisting adult in the kitchen with measuring, pouring dry ingredients, stirring and mixing 31. Hanging up coat and hat 32. Carrying small bags of groceries 33. Assist in putting away groceries 5 – 7 year olds34. Folding their shirts and other clothing items — teach them how to do it, and don’t expect perfection 35. Sweeping the floor — consider getting a short broom if the regular one is awkward for her to use 36. Emptying small trash cans/wastebaskets into trash bag 37. Straightening books on bookshelf 38. Wiping table after a meal 39. Making bed 40. Putting items in car 41. Picking up trash in car 42. Picking out clothes and dressing without assistance 43. Helping prepare their own lunch — sandwiches, simple side items
I found the list on Pinterest but it linked back to this website. www.parentsquad.com
If you want to find me on Pinterest it is under brandykemp. I must warn you I have a ton of boards pinned that I will never in my life or my children’s life be able to do! no comments |
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