Motivation

I often find that I lack this quality.  There are times though that it comes rushing into my life and I for instance pack like a mad women.

My kids are a better example of motivated people.  I have learned even how to manipulate this quality in them to achieve a goal.... but not often!

Cici has been asking for weeks about chores and what she can do to earn money.  Months ago, both girls had a job they did everyday and then at the end of the week got some money.  Their motivation was high until they reached their finical goal and funny enough the chores seemed to disappear.  I didn't force them into it, they could choose not to do it, they just wouldn't get paid.  There are many other chores around the house that they have to do when asked but these paid ones are special.

As a result of their high motivation this week for cash, I have not set the table once, or done a load of laundry.  Can you guess who is doing what?  Well, it may not be that hard.  Beaner quickly chose to set the table each night and to my surprise Cici wanted to do the laundry.  It shocked me.  I was doubtful that she could even do the whole job but Paul assured me that this 8 yr old could handle it.  She is one load away from her goal of $4 to by an Easter lamb at Superstore.

Honestly, she has amazed me.  Taking huge loads of laundry down 2 flights of stairs, starting and loading the washer, switching the load to the dryer, bringing the clean clothes up 2 flights of stairs, folding it and putting it away!

I love learning lessons from my kids and I love how they surprise me.

Maybe I should go pack.