Happy Father's Day - A Tribute to Fathers

5/09/2008

TOP 10 ... Ways to Get Your Child to Help with a Household Project

10. Scatter gummy bears on the floor nearby.
9. Unpack your old ukulele and make up a ‘good helper’ song.
8. "If you don't, Mommy and I will start smooching in front of you."
7. Post embarrassing pictures of them on the family web site until the work is finished.
6. Tell them it involves paint ... and a shovel.
5. Turn up the music WAY LOUD.
4. Promise not to rub their toys under your arm pits.
3. Remind them about the ancient proverb: “Thou that helpest will not incur the wrath of revelation, nor grow the spines of itchiness upon thy back.”
2. Perform your trusty tap dance routine.
1. Shameless bribery.