Half-assing it.

When I talked with the kids about cleaning their rooms, I spoke many things. One of the terms I used was "half-ass". To do something "half-ass" means to do something less than one's ability. To not reach one's full potential. To do half.... of the full job. To put away "half" of one's clothes. To pick up only "half" of the trash in their rooms. To "half" way make their beds.
This is what I like to call a"half-ass" job.

I spoke with the kids about cleaning their rooms only "half-ass". And if they choose to engage in this practice then certain consequences beyond my control will take place.

For instance..............

"I will only drive them to their desired destinations only half way,"

"I will wash their clothes only half way," meaning all of their clothes will remain wet and meldewy from not being dried properly.

"I will cook their dinner only half-way", meaning all of their favorite dishes may not have the same taste as before.

"I will give them half of the money they are needing."

When they ask for anything, they need to understand that everything will be given in halves. I hope they don't have a problem with this. Because they are expecting us not to have a problem with all of their half-ass jobs!

They need to take me seriously because I do follow through with what I say. And they know it.

This next week (starting on Sunday) should be quite entertaining!!

Stay tuned....