04.18.14 - Friday

We've been following more of the Dave Ramsey philosophy regarding kids and allowances etc. Namely--while there are certain things you do because you are just part of the family, there are other jobs you can do (even at the age of three) that we will pay you for so you can earn money. And otherwise you don't get money.

The money goes three ways (we normally pay you $.75 to simplify matters--someday we'll get into tithes and all that, but for now, this is easiest). $.25 goes into your Saving jar, which for now is money you save to spend on other people (for presents and such); $.25 goes into your Tithe jar; and the last $.25 goes into your spending jar.

So far this has been really good. Your latest venture has been washing the dishes. Now, at some point, my dear daughter, this will become one of those things you do just because, but for now, it's been a good little job you can do to earn some money to go to the bookstore or when we're out shopping with "the big girls" to feel like you also can buy something.

I don't know as we would have started this lesson so young, but because you are out so frequently with the rest of the girls, watching as they can buy treats and all that, it's nice for you to be able to participate as well.

And you're so good at washing the dishes, I'm seriously considering having you give lessons to "the big girls" in cleaning up the sink after yourself, etc. It's really quite impressive. Especially considering you have to haul yourself up to reach all the way around the sink to even scrub it down to begin with.

04.15.14 - Tuesday

The conversation went something like this.

You - being silly and goofy.

Me: "You're silly."

You: "I'm not silly. I'm hysterical!"

And your father and I just about lost it. Because you are right. You are hysterical.