Thursday, January 31, 2013

First Month Complete

The first month of the Dew Chore System is complete! Pay out will be tonight. Savings accounts will be opened tomorrow after school!

I have to say that I am pleased with the system. The girls did a great job with a total of 25 dings. We counted on 10 per month per child so they came in under! They each earned money from outside jobs of pet sitting, dog walking and babysitting. Those monies went straight to the jar as well to be counted toward charity and savings. Everyone is very excited about pay out!

I still am having to talk to myself about letting them spend their money and not feel bad about it. What is that? I know that they need to spend the money they earned so that they will have a need to work more and yet I feel bad about that. They don't have a problem with it, I do. 

I think one of my love languages is "gifts". I love getting them and I love giving them. Whether it is an ice cream after school or a sweater on their bed when they get home. I know that I can still do this for them, but I need to do it less so it is special and they have opportunities to spend their own money. I am working on this! 

I am very proud of all of us! Change is hard....even when it's good!!