Monday, June 8, 2009

Job Chart

We have started Matthew on a job chart. He does pretty good for some of his jobs (taking out the trash and unloading the silverware) and others are a struggle (picking up his toys and being a good listener the first time). So this past time around with the job chart we told him that when he finished we would get him a bike, usually we just get him a small toy at the dollar store. We have been meaning to get him a bike anyway since he is growing out of his big wheel so this seemed like the perfect way to do it!



Matthew and Brayden with their completed job charts! Brayden doesn't really do too much but he can't be left out especially when there are Lightening McQueen stickers involved!




Matthew taking his first ride down the street on his new bike.




All ready to go! He did great the first day. He even fell off a few times and he just jumped right back on. But now he is a little bit scared of falling off and we have to encourage him a little bit more and walk right next to him. I am sure with a little more practice he will be a pro!





Now we are on to another job chart. His new chore is making his bed. This is his first and only attempt so far! Not too bad for his first time and with no help from me. He went and did this all by himself but right now he is refusing to do it again. Maybe because we haven't promised him anything great, nothing will be able to live up to the bike!

2 comments:

Amy said...

Can you blame him? I mean, nothing compares to getting a bike.

Maybe another little brother... or a trip to Europe, maybe.

Carrie Jo said...

You know your little guy is getting big when he needs a job chart! Sweet bike, maybe Matthew will let me ride it some time:)