In exactly three days I will be driving south to drop off Man at one of his BFs houses.
He’s going away for a week and he will be taking all his crap with him. Camping crap that is.
Sleeping bags, tents, cooking equipment, tarps… Everything that is needed for his Brokeback Mountain experience. Win No 1 – Free Time and de-cluttered shed
The best part about his little journey is underlined fully here.
But here’s some additional information…
Robo is in fact fourth in line, of all her siblings. The youngest of four much older siblings…
What this means is that I have lots of nephews. A couple of older strapping but slightly lazy nephews and a bunch of younger, able, eager-to-earn-pocket-money, teenage nephews.
So this is what is happening…
After I drop Man off for his well-deserved R&R trip, I will be returning home with said Teenage Nephews for a sleep-over. Win No 2 – My older siblings think I’m the best for taking their kids
Aside from the boys unknowingly entertaining my own two kids, day one will be all about popcorn, videos, pizza, swimming and the Play Station.
Day two will be a whole other story…
On day two, Teenage Nephews will be put to work. Tedious, laborious chores that Man and I simply don’t have time to do. All three of them will be weeding, cleaning, carrying and moving things around the yard. They will rake, sweep and climb up a tree to chop a certain branch that’s been giving me the shits. After that, they will vacuum my car. Win No 3 – I get stuff done.
This is not my house but it feels like this
All these chores will be happily completed for the princely sum of takeaway, free choice at Civic Video and an endless supply of junk food. They will also go home with an extra twenty bucks each, for being good kids. Win No 4 – Still maintain ‘Best Aunty’ status.
My plan may sound cunning but as you can see, it’s a win-win situation. The boys are happy, I’m happier and Man will be cheering to return from Brokeback Mountain with a little bit less to do.
So if you have lots of niggly jobs to get done and you have access to Teenage Nephews or any other willing kid, take my advice, these school holidays. Four ways to win. Tried and tested.
Let me know how you get on.
You’re welcome.
Robo X
April 10th, 2013 at 20:51
Totally wish I had some young and money hungry teens I could encourage to get stuff done! Enjoy having the remote, no wee on floor and the bed to your lovely self!
April 10th, 2013 at 20:51
Looking forward to it!
April 10th, 2013 at 20:51
Yep such a great plan. Sadly for me though I am the oldest and my siblings have been slow in reproducing so I have ages before I can employ such tactics! If only you lived a little closer then I could perhaps borrow yours!
April 10th, 2013 at 20:51
Poor you… Unlucky. Feel free! I can ship them up. 🙂
April 11th, 2013 at 20:51
Robomum for the win! Some of my mate have older kids – I’m in total wonder of how helpful they are and how they dress and feed themselves. One day…….
April 11th, 2013 at 20:51
genius! unfortunately my only nephew is 4 weeks old, and my niece is only 4 months. You’re lucky being the youngest, I am the oldest!
April 11th, 2013 at 20:51
Sneaky plan…but will it work? Do let us hear the outcome….
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Love it! Mwa ha ha ha ha (that’s supposed to be an evil laugh LOL)
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
You are one wise women, so many wins in such a short time. I have nephews but they’re in Scotland – how useless is that when there’s work to be done! Enjoy the weekend.
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
I love roping my teens in to help with chores 🙂 this weekend son number two will be helping Dad fix his car, and I suggest that he complies with the order to help or there will be no more driving lessons until said car is back on the road 🙂
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Excellent plan! Keep em working I say!
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Haha! What a genius idea! I have a 25 yr old nephew. Unfortunately, he lives over on the other side of Australia so I can’t utilise him, er, ask for his help so easily 🙂
At least you’re getting stuff done!
April 13th, 2013 at 20:51
Ugh! Useless…
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Brilliant plan . I hope my sixes are more motivated by money than their older brother.
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Good luck! I hope so!!
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
Oh I like those wins! No wonder my sister somehow ALWAYS manages to get my boys to do stuff they wouldn’t normally do. Need to check what she’s bribing them with 😉 Great post x
April 13th, 2013 at 20:51
Cash and food. Gotta be!
April 12th, 2013 at 20:51
I have a request. Could you please pot-pak said obliging nephews to Brisbane where I have LOADS of gardening shit for them to do. I will be happy to match your rates in terms of junk food provision and additional $20 fee.
Come on… do a sister a solid? 🙂
April 13th, 2013 at 20:51
Hehe! I would if I could… Keep your ear to the ground for cash-strapped teens!