Coffee break...

A gorgeous day outside.  Blue skies,

a wonderful breeze and a vanilla bean latte!

If you were joining me for my afternoon cup of

caffeine I would tell you that summertime and warm temps

make my heart happy.  It also makes my life

a bit busy and with less than 2 months until we

move maybe a little stressed.

We are looking forward to moving.  I have one suitcase almost packed that

will be making the trip a few weeks early with a friend who is going to be

flying to CR next week.  For those of you who love a challenge, I have one for you;

try moving a family of five out of the country for a year and only taking what will fit in

your luggage and carry-ons.  I'm realizing just how much stuff I have

and how unnecessary some of it is.

With summer in full swing

I didn't need another full time job

making sure the kids did their jobs around

the house.

 So it was time for a family meeting and

we came up with a system that will hopefully work for us.

Week one was a success but we are into week 2 and it may

need a little tweaking.

The kids each have a jar and the goal is to fill

the jar with glass pebbles so they can earn a reward.

They get pebbles for each chore they complete. 

We made a list of chores and gave each a "pebble" value.

They choose what chore and when their jars are full

they have options.

$10.00 ~ a date with mom or dad(they still think its cool)~ or having a friend for a sleepover.

Cleaning out the dishwasher - 2 pebbles

Cleaning out the van - 5 pebbles

etc, etc.

Happy Tuesday you all, I'm

off to another ball game

and join me for virtual coffee here.