Helping.

Rourk and I have always tried to include the kids in little jobs around the house. I believe it is important to start teaching responsibility early. Here are a few pictures of "helping" in the yard. I wish I had gone in for the camera earlier because the pictures of them dragging the limbs across the yard would have been priceless.

Let me tell you it does pay off. Rourk lets Ryan help feed the dogs on a regular basis. The other day their bowl was empty and Ryan went and gave them a cup of food without any prompting on our part. He walked into the laundry room, opened the dog food container, measured out a cup and poured it into the bowl.

I've started letting Lilly put the clothes in the dryer. Now when she hears me open the door she comes running.