For the past two summers, we have been doing a chore system that involves the kids earning buttons for the chores they do. The buttons can be turned in for various rewards. They have daily chores they must do that are worth two buttons per day, then there are extra jobs worth various amounts of buttons they can choose to do. The rewards vary from three to fifty buttons. Over the past year when I was shopping, I picked up all sorts of rewards for the prize drawer, getting good deals on all sorts of things. At the beginning of the summer Bella saw this monkey and went nuts. She loves Littlest Pet Shop, and she loves monkeys-see the other one in the back ground.
She was overwhelmed at first with the idea of earning fifty buttons. She would turn in buttons for smaller rewards and such at the beginning of the summer, but she kept really wanting the monkey. A few weeks ago, she determined that she would go for it. She did a lot of extra jobs, worked really hard, and persevered.
The monkey has been her constant companion ever since. She can't seem to come up with a name though, I suggested Blossom, to which she grinned, but said "Oh Mom!" in a slightly patronizing way. So suggestions welcome, especially ones from other people who are less lame.
She was overwhelmed at first with the idea of earning fifty buttons. She would turn in buttons for smaller rewards and such at the beginning of the summer, but she kept really wanting the monkey. A few weeks ago, she determined that she would go for it. She did a lot of extra jobs, worked really hard, and persevered. 
The monkey has been her constant companion ever since. She can't seem to come up with a name though, I suggested Blossom, to which she grinned, but said "Oh Mom!" in a slightly patronizing way. So suggestions welcome, especially ones from other people who are less lame.
6 comments:
You have such great kids. I'm at a loss for monkey names though. I thought blossom was cute.
I think Blossom is a great name so apparently I'm just as lame.
Umm. The above comment was me. I'm sharing my mom's computer and keep forgetting to check who is logged in.
I tried to make a comment a few days ago but it would never post. I think that monkey is so cute and the button thing is so successful. I have tried to find the spice containers at Wal-Mart here but can't seem to locate them. Anyway, my suggestion for a name is Peek-a-boo. The eyes are so big and cute that this name just came to me.
buttons are worthless, they don't sell for anything these days.
What a cute monkey for a cute girl! Great job Bella on earning the buttons to buy that monkey! I think you should name it "BUTTONS" for a job well done! LOve the Goo
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