Work Hard...Play Hard

I'd like to think that our family...at least some of the time...embodies this motto.  This last Friday our home needed a real "working over".  I knew that I could wait until Greg got home for the weekend in hopes he'd "rescue" us.  Or, I could "rally the troops" and get it done during the day so that we could have fun with Greg when he got home.

To make a long story short...got a coin jar out for each boy.  They earned a dime for each job they helped to complete.  We cleaned sinks, counters, mirrors, put away laundry...you get the idea.  (Usually we use a different "reward" system...but it seemed like we needed a more immediate reward.) 

That night we took the hard earned money to Jeepers (our budget Chuck-E-Cheese) where the rides only cost a dollar...and the games 25 cents.  We usually only play in the free playplace they've got.  So actually spending money made it extra special.  =)  I think for a total of $5, we had quite the evening!  (Money well spent--especially Greg agrees!)  

Nathan and I on the "Yak Attack".

Nathan and I have both been wanting to try this ride.  Reminds me of "Musicland Express" at Lagoon. 

It lacks the music and gets you a lot more sick than I remembered!

I have to admit that not all the jobs get done perfectly...and Nathan and Joshua don't stay "focused" all during working time.  But, it's worth a lot for me just to have two cheerful boys while a dash around trying to make progress!