tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post9173822569164182603..comments2023-10-01T11:43:36.466-04:00Comments on Kristina's Story: Well Oiled MachineLesliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11942021817609798741noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-57032910773431723382008-03-27T19:38:00.000-04:002008-03-27T19:38:00.000-04:00I've been thoroughly enjoying re-living your whole...I've been thoroughly enjoying re-living your whole adoption story. Kristina is such a blessing! I agree, please keep the videos coming! <BR/><BR/>Hugs from Canada, eh!<BR/>KarynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-84973780343363764362008-03-24T11:28:00.000-04:002008-03-24T11:28:00.000-04:00Thank you for pointing out something that I've com...Thank you for pointing out something that I've come to appreciate so much in these kids. They are indeed incredibly resourceful and I love the fact that they are so good about finding ways to spend their time without needing to be entertained. <BR/><BR/>Kristina is hilarious! Keep the videos coming.Jim H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01392880080245554245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-88862327285610876542008-03-23T18:49:00.000-04:002008-03-23T18:49:00.000-04:00Kristina sounds like two of my daughters rolled up...Kristina sounds like two of my daughters rolled up into one! I love the sock story.junglemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09176730853175967320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-75346811961827664292008-03-22T19:58:00.000-04:002008-03-22T19:58:00.000-04:00AAaah! I just about have a heart attack anytime Sh...AAaah! I just about have a heart attack anytime Shad goes up on the roof, let alone one of the kids. ;)<BR/>Great idea on the chore chart. I'll have to check that out!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06381915866366125201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-88140930481318305622008-03-22T18:13:00.000-04:002008-03-22T18:13:00.000-04:00Leslie, the picture of Kristina darning her socks-...Leslie, the picture of Kristina darning her socks--while they were on her feet!--in your original blog post prompted us to send "Elaine" a couple of pairs of wool socks. I am impressed with Kristina's darning skills; I don't think I have ever darned a pair of socks!<BR/><BR/>We watched the video of Kristina on the roof and laughed as she scurried around cleaning off the branches. Of course, we alternated with telling her to be careful, as if she could hear us! :-)<BR/><BR/>Happy Easter / Resurrection Sunday!Debora Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947148491137183181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-61014779476378507082008-03-22T16:32:00.000-04:002008-03-22T16:32:00.000-04:00Annie-I am not an organized mom, I swear. And to ...Annie-<BR/>I am not an organized mom, I swear. And to answer your questions, the chores in bold/italic are the ones that can't be done until the end of the day. For example, the shower doesn't need to be tidied up until the end of the day after everyone has had their bath or the dishwasher doesn't need to be loaded and started until the end of the day when we're done dirtying up things.<BR/><BR/>I let the kids pretty much choose what they want to do, but they've learned that if they wait too late in the day the "easy" chores are gone by then. If you want I can email you the excel file and you can change the chores/names to suit ya'll.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942021817609798741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-35155791630681683242008-03-22T15:17:00.000-04:002008-03-22T15:17:00.000-04:00I'm trying to work out something like this for my ...I'm trying to work out something like this for my family. What do the chores in bold mean?<BR/><BR/>How do they select them? Or do you? <BR/><BR/>I need details!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623179886908222942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-49457747711273554592008-03-22T02:36:00.000-04:002008-03-22T02:36:00.000-04:00Oh, this is hilarious! I got such a good laugh out...Oh, this is hilarious! I got such a good laugh out of this! :o) The chart is a wonderful idea! I do it at home with my boys, but a little different than yours. I think I may look into the way you are doing it when Grisha comes home. I love they are learning time management as well. I can tell I am going to learn a lot from you! Love ya, sis. Thanks for everything!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158435911486266847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-53755172060110421462008-03-22T00:13:00.000-04:002008-03-22T00:13:00.000-04:00Hey everyone!Just want to wish a Happy Easter to a...Hey everyone!<BR/><BR/>Just want to wish a Happy Easter to all of you. Have a great one.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748558334082539200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28464371.post-63162746469381896282008-03-21T21:55:00.000-04:002008-03-21T21:55:00.000-04:00Wow, what a girl she is! I have always LOVED the m...Wow, what a girl she is! I have always LOVED the microsoft chore charts. Years ago, when my 4 boys were young, it was located in "Works", and my kids really liked it! We had "morning jobs" that were usually quick things like wiping off the bathroom counter, or putting laundry down the laundry chute. Then we had "afternoon jobs" which were slightly more time consuming, like sweeping the kitchen, emptying the dishwasher, etc. It worked great! My boys are all moved out now, so my 11 year old daughter and I share the chores.Leah Springhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326240393099112570noreply@blogger.com