Starting young.

This is the newest of "chores" I've introduced A to.  She LOVES helping Mama with laundry.  She puts the laundry into the washing machine, pours the soap in and closes the door.  When she's finished she'll say, "Thank you so much!" or "Great job, A!"  She's so proud of herself.

She also gets to have the responsibility of putting socks away.  She knows where her socks go and Daddy's socks go.  Soon she'll know where Mama's go too!  

I like that she knows she is helping Mama work and that it's an important job.  I also like how she feels a sense of pride after doing something herself.