dollars and sense

we started giving the kids an allowance in exchange for them doing their chores (get dressed, brush teeth, pick up toys, etc.) they earn a quarter per chore and then the money accrued each week gets divided into spend, save, and give.

we were in target today and caroline was desperate to buy a toy with her spend money. except she only has $2.75 right now. she persisted, asking me to tell her the price of each and every toy in the pink aisles. it was truly hilarious the items she thought she could maybe afford.  $30 barbie? $60 lego set? of course.

in the end, she decided to save her $2.75 until next week. how sensible.