Cookies and Lemonade

Last night I dragged my children out from behind their DSi's and made them go for a walk with me. You think I was pulling teeth the way they grumbled and protested. But as the walk went on, their moods got lighter and they were actually having fun. We passed a driveway that had the words lemonade and cookies, 50 cents written on it. Since it was so late, the sale was over.
I asked them if they wanted to sell cookies and lemonade and they quickly jumped on that bandwagon and began making plans. The rest of the way home they chatted about the signs they would make. Phoebe came up with the idea that they could give the money to the animal shelter and Abby agreed. Melted my heart.
Once home, they made up the signs and were so excited for the next day to get here. Abby even went to bed earlier than normal so daytime came sooner.
This morning we went to get the needed supplies and got started on our task.
We baked 48 cookies and mixed up 2 gallons of lemonade.
They set up shop at 11:30 a.m. and waited for their first customer. Our neighbor across the street was the first to come. Finally more and more people showed up and they kept busy until we shut down at 4:00 p.m. 22 customers total. They charged 25 cents for a glass of lemonade and 25 cents for 2 cookies. Their goal was to make $10.00.
They brought in $28.00! I believe everybody gave more than they owed, and told them to keep the change. There are some big-hearted people in this world.
They are thrilled to be able to use their $28 for the animal shelter, which we will deliver tomorrow. Instead of handing over the money, we will buy food or supplies that the shelter uses.
I am very proud of my girls. All I did was sit on the porch with my book. They did the rest.


Great job girls!