That's really not that hard to accomplish either. Nonetheless it's quite impressive. I'm really hoping that some of her enthusiasm for getting the job done and being grateful for the compensation that she receives rubs off on me.
Here's what brings this to mind.
I asked her today how her day went, and if she'd joined any new teams or clubs or organizations at school.
"I joined the Green Team." she beamed with pride
"What's that?" I asked
"Well, they only picked 2 kids from each class between grades 3 and 5, one boy and one girl, and I'm the girl for my class. Once a week I go around and separate all the recycling from the garbages. I get a special t-shirt too!" and she showed me her hand painted Green Team T-shirt.
I shook her hand. "Congratulations kiddo, you're making a difference in the world, did you know that?" I smiled and she nodded with tremendous enthusiasm and then I told her I was very proud of her and gave her a big hug.
Then she hit me with the coup de grace. "And at the end of the month I get a popsicle or a chocolate bar...just for working!" and she couldn't believe her good fortune...not only was she able to work, but they would give her a popsicle once a month for her time.
I need a little bit of that kind of gratitude.
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I get popsicles.
LOL.
Sometimes even more than one!
My boy joined school patrol/crossing guard for movies and hot chocolate, both of which he can have at home almost anytime. I can appreciate the drive for community service however he was overall, disappointed...pooh
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