Family L

We are a rural, Christian homeschooling family consisting of Dad, Mom, and three sons ages 16, 11, 6. We live in northern New York State in a log home. We moved here about 6 months ago to help take care of my aging parents.

Bedroom & Hallway Chores for Jerimiah
"He who does not work, does not eat."
     Daily
Make bed, put away clean clothes, pick up floor (under bed and closet floor also), straighten up dresser tops and night stand, dresser drawers closed, clothes neatly hung up
     Weekly
Tues. Vacuum & dust, clean cobwebs/vents (Joshua)
Tues. Change sheets
Tues. Clean doorknobs, light switches, and empty trash can (Philip)
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Turn mattress and vacuum, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds, Wk.#3 Wash lls/window/lights, Wk.#4 Clean closets/drawers/under bed
     Bi-Annual
Apr.& May - Wash blankets
     Annual
January - wash or dry-sponge walls, March - touch up nicks in wall paint, May – clean under and behind things, July - wash hard to reach windows, September - strip and re-wax floors, November - clean ceiling

Household Chores

Mom
    Daily
Plan meals for next day, Clean up spots and spills as they happen, Read and dispose of mail
     Weekly
Lesson Plans for school
Menu planning for the week and shopping list.

Kitchen
Mom
     Daily
Wk 1,3 - Wash dishes (wipe down counters and appliances)
Wk 2,4 - Dry dishes
Food Garbage --Philip
Scrub sink and faucets -- Mom
Empty garbage cans -- Jerimiah
Sweep floor after every meal -- Philip
P-M&TH Kitchen Helper (includes set and clean off)
JJ-T&F
J-W&S
     Weekly
Mon. - wash floors
Tues. - clean coffee maker
Wed. - Clean toaster/microwave
Thurs. - Wipe cabinets and appliances
Fri. - Clean cobwebs/vents -- Joshua
Mon. - Clean light switches -- Phil
Tues. - Straighten fridge -- Jerimiah
Wed. - Straighten cupboards -- whomever is drying
Fri. - Plastic dishes -- whomever is drying
Mon. - Clean silverware drawer -- whomever is drying
     Monthly
Wk.1 Clean oven and all of stove -- Mom
Wk.2 Clean refrigerator/inside, top and under -- Jerimiah
Wk.3 Wash curtains/blinds -- Mom
Wk.3 Wash walls/windows/lights & cabinet fronts
Wk.4 Clean drawers/cupboards (wipe & arrange) -- whomever is drying
Wk.4 Clean and vacuum under kitchen sink
     Bi-Annually
June - Defrost freezer – all, January - Degrease stove hood and fan – Mom
     Annual
February - Strip and re-wax floor, April - Wash or dry-sponge walls, June - Touch up nicks in wall paint, August - Clean under and behind things, October - Wash hard to reach windows, December - Clean ceiling

Laundry/Utility Room
Jerimiah
Daily - Empty dirty clothes baskets to laundry room
Sort -- Joshua
Wash, Dry
Fold/hang properly
Ironing -- Mom
Remind everyone to take care of clean clothes.
Straighten Room
     Weekly
Friday - Sweep floor, wipe washer/dryer, empty trash can – Philip, clean cobwebs -- Joshua
     By-Monthly
Wk#3 - Wash floor
     Monthly
Wk#4 - Check dryer vents (make sure no blockage of lint) -- Jerimiah & Dad
Living Room Dining Room Chores
Joshua
Daily - Clean off end tables, coffee table, entertainment center, pick up, clean up floor, fix throw pillows/blankets, wipe down T.V.
     Weekly
Wednesday - clean cobwebs/vents – Joshua, clean doorknobs -- Philip, clean light switches -- Philip
     By-Weekly
Mon,Wed, Sat - Sweep both sets of stairs -- Philip
Wed, Sat - Vacuum -- Joshua
     By-Annual
April, Oct. - Shampoo carpets (Spring and Fall)
     Monthly
Wk.#1 - Wipe all dining room furniture completely (table and chair legs - tightened if needed.) – Jerimiah, Wk.#2 - Vacuum furniture – Joshua, Wk.#4 - Wash walls/windows – Josh
     By-Annual
April & Oct.- Shampoo carpets (Spring and Fall), wash light fixtures and globes
     Annual
January - wash curtains, February - strip and re-wax floors, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - Clean under and behind things, October - Wash hard to reach windows, December - Clean ceiling light in both rooms.

Loft
Philip
Daily - Pick up, clean up
     Weekly
Tuesday - vacuum – Joshua, windex computer screen – Phil, dust – Phil, clean cobwebs/vents – Phil, clean light switches -- Phil
Saturday - empty trash can -- Phil
Friday - scan & defrag. computer – Mom, delete history -- Mom
     Monthly
Wk.#1 - clean computer files – Mom, Wk.#2 - wash curtains and blinds – Mom, Wk.#3 - wash walls/windows/lights -- Mom
     Annual
January - strip and re-wax floors, March - wash or dry sponge walls, May - touch up nicks in wall paint, July - clean under and behind things, September - wash hard to reach windows, November - clean ceiling

Main Bathroom Chores
Joshua
     Daily
Wipe down sink and counter, pick up, clean up, check paper level (add roll if needed), fix shower curtain, pick up clean towels from laundry room, put away clean towels on shelves and stock towel bar. (both bathrooms)
     Weekly
Saturday - Clean tub/shower, clean sink & shower, clean toilet – Jerimiah, clean mirrors – Jerimiah, clean doorknobs – Philip, empty garbage can – Philip, wash garbage can – Philip, wash floors –Jerimiah, clean brushes/combs – Joshua, clean cobwebs/vents –Joshua, clean light switches --Philip
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Clean (shelves) – Jerimiah, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds -- shower curtain – Joshua, Wk.#3 Wash walls/lights – boys, Wk.#4 Wash windows -- Joshua
     Annual
February - strip and re-wax floor, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - clean under and behind things, October - wash hard to reach windows, December - clean ceiling

Master Bathroom Chores
Mom
     Daily
Wipe down sink and counter, pick up, clean up, check paper level (add roll if needed), fix shower curtain, pick up clean towels from laundry room, put away clean towels on shelves and stock towel bar. (both bathrooms)
     Weekly
Saturday - Clean shower, clean sink, clean toilet, clean mirrors – Joshua, clean doorknobs – Philip, empty garbage can – Philip, wash garbage can – Philip, wash floors, clean brushes/combs – Philip, clean cobwebs/vents – Joshua, clean light switches -- Philip
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Clean (shelves)
Wk.#2 Wash blinds
Wk.#3 Wash walls/lights
Wk.#4 Wash windows
     Annual
February - strip and re-wax floor, April - wash or dry-sponge walls, June - touch up nicks in wall paint, August - clean under and behind things, October - wash hard to reach windows, December - clean ceiling

Master Bedroom & Hallway Chores
     Daily
Make bed, p away clean clothes, pick up floor (under bed and closet floor also), straighten up dresser tops and night stand, dresser drawers closed, clothes neatly hung up
     Weekly
Wednesday - vacuum/wash floors, dust, clean mirrors, choose a monthly chore, clean cobwebs/vents, clean doorknobs, clean light switches, empty trash can
     Monthly
Wk.#1 Turn mattress and vacuum, Wk.#2 Wash curtains/blinds, Wk.#3 Wash walls/window/lights, Wk.#4 Clean closets/drawers/under bed
     Bi-Annual
Apr.&May, Wash blankets
     Annual
January - Wash or dry-sponge walls -- Dad & Mom, March - touch up nicks in wall paint – Dad, May - clean under and behind things – Mom, July - clean ceiling

Outdoor Chores
Jerimiah
     Summer
Daily Chores - gardening, watering, feed and water animals, police outside for litter, toys, etc
Weekly Chores – mowing, raking, weeding, trash
Monthly Chores
Wk.#1 Wash door mats, Wk.#1 Spot clean doors, Wk.#2 Cleaning all trash cans, Wk.#2 Sweep/hose off porches, Wk.#3 Wash Van, Wk.#3 Check oil in Van, Wk.#4 Change water filter in house
     By-Annual
April - pruning
     Annual
May - clean screens/storm doors, June - wash exterior of all window, June - have furnace cleaned, July - clean chimneyJerimiah
     Winter
Daily Chores - shovel snow as needed, plow snow as needed -- Jerimiah with Dad, feed and water animals -- Joshua
     Weekly
Thursday – trash
     Monthly
Wk.#1, Clean furnace filter in the house, Wk.#3 Wash Van, Wk.#3 Check oil in Van, Wk.#4 Change water filter in house

Play Room and Wood Room
Philip
     Daily
Pick up and clean up before bedtime (Everyone cleans up their own mess - toys, hats, coats, boots, etc.), leep track of wood and get more if needed.
     Weekly
Friday - vacuum carpet and sweep floor, sweep root cellar
     Monthly
Week #3 - Cobwebs – Joshua, Week #4 - Clean doorknobs and doors -- Philip

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