When my children were in school I use to always reward them monetarily for
each "A" they received. In fact, I gave them money based on a
sliding scale from A's to B's. Well now they have two children a
piece.
Now I have a perplexing problem. I can't afford to pay them based on each "A". One made straight A's. Another one hit it with one B and the grades went a little down from there but overall with six grandchildren (each of my children has two children) I can't afford to pay out based on A's. How glad I am I didn't offer the same pay scale to them. This is divine intervention working at its best.
I'm just hopeful with all the great sales this weekend I am able to find them something of quality that will suffice as a reward that will help to encourage them to keep up the great work. And for those grades which were not so hot, they definitely have the aptitude and can get it in. They got other awards as well like for perfect attendance. They are keeping up with a tradition. My oldest daughter missed maybe one day of school in throughout her whole school year combined. But she missed almost every day of class her freshman year in college. Oh well, she's finally started back and I hope and pray she musters the strength to do it to the maximum.
Well I am proud Grandma. Being a Grandma is likened to reliving everything I went through with my own children; however, this time around I can do it with a smile on my face. No staying up late all night to assist with projects, no calling off spelling words for spelling tests, no calling off timetables.
Since they all like getting together and creating a whole lot of noise. Oh yes we are going to celebrate at Grandma's place. Pizza (which causes Grandma Heartburn), Menu is easy, cake (which adds to the area which was once Grandma's waistline), and Ice Cream (to drive Grandma up the wall once all the sugar gets in the young scholars' systems). Now is just no time to do the healthy food thing. Well in support of all the healthy kid initiatives I will offer fruit and vegetables as finger food. I want to keep the adrenaline flowing for more A's.
Love them babies! Kisses, kisses, and more kisses to each and every one of my dear smart hearts we are on the A train! I got it too easy because my effort consists of the total sum this quarter of just getting them together to celebrate their accomplishments. Go Lynne's Grandchildren! Grandma thinks you guys are truly grand! I know you think I'm crazy but what are fun Grandma's for?
Yes. I do have two grandchildren who read my blog. Let them read all their young hearts desire. You girls are outstanding. The guys rock too! Kudos, kudos, kudos!!! I love each and everyone!
Grandma Lynne's house where the only rule is for the grandchildren is to party like its 1999. Two birds with one stone, let me get out the invites to them now, Christmas Tree decorating party at Grandma's.
Now I have a perplexing problem. I can't afford to pay them based on each "A". One made straight A's. Another one hit it with one B and the grades went a little down from there but overall with six grandchildren (each of my children has two children) I can't afford to pay out based on A's. How glad I am I didn't offer the same pay scale to them. This is divine intervention working at its best.
I'm just hopeful with all the great sales this weekend I am able to find them something of quality that will suffice as a reward that will help to encourage them to keep up the great work. And for those grades which were not so hot, they definitely have the aptitude and can get it in. They got other awards as well like for perfect attendance. They are keeping up with a tradition. My oldest daughter missed maybe one day of school in throughout her whole school year combined. But she missed almost every day of class her freshman year in college. Oh well, she's finally started back and I hope and pray she musters the strength to do it to the maximum.
Well I am proud Grandma. Being a Grandma is likened to reliving everything I went through with my own children; however, this time around I can do it with a smile on my face. No staying up late all night to assist with projects, no calling off spelling words for spelling tests, no calling off timetables.
Since they all like getting together and creating a whole lot of noise. Oh yes we are going to celebrate at Grandma's place. Pizza (which causes Grandma Heartburn), Menu is easy, cake (which adds to the area which was once Grandma's waistline), and Ice Cream (to drive Grandma up the wall once all the sugar gets in the young scholars' systems). Now is just no time to do the healthy food thing. Well in support of all the healthy kid initiatives I will offer fruit and vegetables as finger food. I want to keep the adrenaline flowing for more A's.
Love them babies! Kisses, kisses, and more kisses to each and every one of my dear smart hearts we are on the A train! I got it too easy because my effort consists of the total sum this quarter of just getting them together to celebrate their accomplishments. Go Lynne's Grandchildren! Grandma thinks you guys are truly grand! I know you think I'm crazy but what are fun Grandma's for?
Yes. I do have two grandchildren who read my blog. Let them read all their young hearts desire. You girls are outstanding. The guys rock too! Kudos, kudos, kudos!!! I love each and everyone!
Grandma Lynne's house where the only rule is for the grandchildren is to party like its 1999. Two birds with one stone, let me get out the invites to them now, Christmas Tree decorating party at Grandma's.
