So...the chore chart is working like a charm.  Both boys are motiviated to get chores done and not have money taken away for the things they are supposed to do just because they live here.

I had to explain today that some of the chores are weekly...like watering the plants.  We will kill them if they are watered every day.  Some chores are everyday chores....like feeding Sophie.  We will kill her if we don't feed her every day.

We still don't have a working vacuum, because I haven't figured out what is wrong with ours yet.  Once we do...watch out.  The boys are chomping at the bit to vacuum the whole house!!

Praises for the idea from so many different friends!