Little love notes like this go a lot farther for most women than a dozen roses on Valentines Day. The unexpected chore completed, or taking the kids out for a few hours of alone time are the best gifts I ever got. I am raising my sons to do the random act of kindness for the people in their lives. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am when I get home from the second job of my day and my boys have done a load of laundry, mowed the lawn or made dinner without being asked. The same chores they always do, but without the repeated asking.
I work for an employee owned company. Our Christmas parties involve everyone. We are paid fairly, have excellent insurance and bonuses are fair across the board. That being said, I have worked my tail off to get where I am, was never complacent in a job and have moved several times for a better opportunity. Unfortunately, many today demand benefits they have not earned and refuse to leave their comfort zone in order to better themselves.
My 12 year old and I spent several hours cleaning his room over the weekend. We were able to vacuum the entire room when we were done. AND we filled a trash can.
Little love notes like this go a lot farther for most women than a dozen roses on Valentines Day. The unexpected chore completed, or taking the kids out for a few hours of alone time are the best gifts I ever got. I am raising my sons to do the random act of kindness for the people in their lives. I cannot tell you how appreciative I am when I get home from the second job of my day and my boys have done a load of laundry, mowed the lawn or made dinner without being asked. The same chores they always do, but without the repeated asking.