I think your list is fine. I just have one suggestion about the "how" of it. I've done a million lists with DH and he has not followed them. This has lead to much angst, along the "I'm not your mother, why should I have to punish you for not doing your chores?" line. Ugh.
But I think we finally have a system which is working a bit better and, with my DH at least, its all about scheduling. I literally have to put up a board (whiteboard, corkboard whatever) with the days listed and what he needs to do each day. He can then rub them off/ take them off when he does them. He seems to like the sense of accomplishment and like knowing when he has to do certain things. Its a bit of a pain for me, cuz I have to do the scheduling each week, but waaaaaaaay easier than nagging him about getting things done!
amberj: unfortunately my DP wouldnt follow something like that, i wouldnt hear the end of it 'why does friday have to be dishes day' blah blah blah.....but glad it works for u guys!!!
we had a chat today and he said that hed rather bath a squirmy poo-ey baby than do dishes so asked if he can bath her while i do dishes which i happily agreed to with a smirk....oooh just wait til he sees those nappies he will be diving in the kitchen sink!
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