Self Sufficiency

[Pro31:28]

Originally Posted by Ferd

My mother was determined that when her children left home, the would be able to take care of themselves.

by the age of 18 all 4 of us were completly capable of running a house entirely. I could do just about any basic maintanence on a car including changing an alternator and other basic repair.

If we ate on Friday nights, it was because we fixed something for ourselves, she was OFF that night. I remember making real mac and cheese standing in a chair so I could stir the pot! (before anyone freaks out, mom was right there watching me).


My 3 year old "cooks" now. he helps in the kitchen all the time. he "helps" with washing dishes, he cooks his own scrambled eggs, mac n cheese, sautes veggies, makes cookies

of course all very closely supervised (even with my hand on the spoon he stirs with)

he also helps put up folded clothes, picks up his toys, puts clothes in the dryer from time to time.

my boys will be self sufficent at an early age.

Well then you can come fix my alternator~!