May 2013 – Kristyn Morgan

"I'll need 150 one dollar bills please."

I mentioned awhile back about how we have had many forms of the chore/allowance system at our house. Good news: I have a new one! I actually got the idea from a book I picked up at Desert Book the other day. I’d tell you the name of it but I’m much too lazy toContinue reading “"I'll need 150 one dollar bills please."”

Progress Report and Cute Shoes

Well, I’d like to report that our house has transformed itself from chaotic and cluttered to controlled and clean. I’d like to report that, but it would be a lie. Because it looks pretty much exactly the same. I managed to put away the clothes pile on the tub and I kept it clean forContinue reading “Progress Report and Cute Shoes”

Putting First Things First

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to travel to Utah for a Women’s Conference sponsored by BYU, my alma mater. The best part of the conference was that I got to attend with 5 of my sisters in law and my amazing mother in law. I’m so blessed to be surrounded by suchContinue reading “Putting First Things First”

"If we had surveillance cameras this wouldn't be a problem."–Jordan

I thought it might be wise to give you a little background on what I like to call, “The Evolution of the Chore System” here at the Morgan house. We’ve gone through so many variations that the mere mention of chore restructuring brings instant eye rolling by the 6 monkeys. Here are a few ofContinue reading “"If we had surveillance cameras this wouldn't be a problem."–Jordan”

Full Disclosure

I had an aha moment today as I pondered this adventure of trying to gain control over my life/home/kids. And what I found wasn’t pretty. Since pictures are worth a thousand words I thought I’d show you a few: Now, I’m sure you are all DYING to know who made those messes right? ME!!! IContinue reading “Full Disclosure”

From Chaos to Control?

“Let me explain–no, let me sum up.” I need to get organized. Before I go crazy. I have a wonderful life filled with the best husband ever and 6 wild and crazy kids. It is these 6 wild and crazy kids however, that started me on the “crazy train” as I like to call itContinue reading “From Chaos to Control?”