Blossom #3 and her blending

Blossom #3 is as unique as a Handpainted Pottery piece.  And, we like it that way.  We have noticed that being third in line in the family has posed some interesting challenges for her however.  I've heard this is the case with other 3rd-in-liners, as well.  Particularly, we've noticed that Skipper can hide under the radar.  She "blends" with her other sissies.  So, Mommy & Daddy say to the collective Blossoms to clean out the playhouse and Scooter and Skeeter end up doing most of the work.  Skipper does a token toy-put-away or two just to look like she's obeying but really, she's just blending again.  Laziness is a trait that is not tolerated here.  When we talk about how we're training our children and what we're shooting for, a good work ethic is always in the top four things we discuss.  (Being a Christian is number one.)  So, Daddy said that we should make the blending impossible.  Skipper should now be paired with one other Blossom and given work to do.  In the last two days, as the Blossoms go about their daily additional work list that I write on a little index card, Skipper was paired with Scooter some and Skeeter some.  Guess what, she couldn't hide.  She HAD to help.  It was working.  I love it when Daddy comes up with those good common sense fixes.  Mommas should always chat with Daddies about these sorts of things.  Now, with God's grace, Skipper WILL have a good work ethic.