So today I told the girls that before they could play with friends they needed to get the weeds pulled in the play area. I'm sure you can guess what their response was! I went to the shed and grabbed a garbage bag and gloves while the girls put their shoes and socks on. Makell was the first one outside. He eyes scanned the play ground and our conversation began like this:
Makell: (whiny voice) I really don't want to do this mom.
Me: Makell, It needs to be done. If we all work together it will go really fast and we will be done before we know it!
Makell: But I don't want to do it!
Me: Makell everyone needs to help. Lets start with everyone picking 20 weeds and putting them in the bag. Guess what... If we hurry and get it done I will let everyone stay up late and have a movie party with popcorn! Doesn't that sound like fun?!!!
I turn my back to pull weeds and a few seconds later hear:
Makell: Mom?
Me: What? (I turn around to answer her and see Makell siting on the swings)
Makell: I have a really good idea mom! How about I count the weeds for you when you pull them and then put them in the bag! Mom, if you pull ALL the weeds then that means me, Kourtney, and Kaitlyn can have a movie party tonight! :)
Are you serious?! What did she just say?! I wonder how many time she had tried this before with her sisters, or I wonder how many times she has fallen for this because of her sisters? What ever it was, she caught on quick!
I'm going to have to watch this girl!
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