ginmar ([info]ginmar) wrote,
@ 2008-07-21 16:00:00
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Uh, kids? When you do your chores and make a huge mess, that IS part of the chore. Who do you think sweeps up all the shit? And don't try and whine and get out of doing your chores. I'll check.

Here's a tip: Leaving clothes and the detritus of sweeping on your bedroom floor is not 'clean.' Leaving a mess on the kitchen floor is not finishing your chores. Whining that you couldn't find the brush and dust bin is not an excuse. Go look for them. Also? Leaving a pizza, a pizza pan, and an open container of yoghurt in your room does not qualify as 'clean.' I will check.

I'm going to make up a fucking list for each of them to check off stuff they must do before they leave in the morning. Even so I'm sure I'm going to have to check.

Argh.

Still have to find a way to get the house re keyed. VA appointment tomorrow; no news from ride people. VA closes at four. Great job, guys. Argh. T's trying to get a new alternator for her car. I have no ride anywhere except for the VA and I have all this stuff to drop off at various charities.

Argh.


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[info]flewellyn
2008-07-22 02:11 am UTC (link)
Need cab fare?

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[info]ginmar
2008-07-22 02:16 am UTC (link)
It's too expensive for a cab. If the ride people don't give me a ride, I'm not going.

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[info]flewellyn
2008-07-22 02:22 am UTC (link)
What's the fare?

It's important that you go, Gin. If need be, I can help out.

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[info]cissa
2008-07-22 09:08 pm UTC (link)
Re: chores: I really regret that I did not invent my Virtual Drinking Game when my daughter was still living with us, because it would have helped.

Actual consumption of alcohol is optional for this (and probably not a great idea).

Anyway, the gist: make a written (if possible) scoresheet of all of the usual offenses. Then put a ticky-mark under each one when it happens. Bet with yourself (or others!) what category will win! Bet who will come out ahead in annoying stupidity! See if tomorrow anyone can out-score today's totals! Etc.

I have used this when treaching (adults, at least supposedly), and it helped me a lot to view the annoyingness of some of the students with grace. I've also used it when I needed to deal with people who are just plain mean... and for some reason, it changed my reactions enough that they backed off. Even when they didn't, though, I could start finding funny rather than getting pissed off.

I think a Virtual Drinking Game can be a pretty positive approach to some kinds of situations (especially predictable ones). Naturally, adapt or ignore to meet your specifics... and good luck with the kids.

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