Arianna's First Jobs

The other day at the store Arianna started asking for things she wanted. So I told her if she wanted those things she would have to work and save some money to buy them. She specifically wanted the Barbie video of the Island Princess, so I grabbed this empty jar, opened a whole, big enough to fit coins, and explained to her that I was going to give her some little jobs, besides the responsibilities of cleaning up her room, and that she could make some money and save to buy the movie. She was exited about the idea. The abuelitos were still here then, so I told Arianna she could polish abuelito's shoes, help me some windows and other things. She told her abuelito, she wanted to polish his shoes, and she took the job very seriously. She did not only polish his shoes, but her dad's shoes as well, and cleaned some flip flops with a rag, of course I showed her how to do it first. Then she asked abuelita Chelis for her shoes. She started collecting coins little by little. Every day during the past two and a half weeks she did something. She earned about nine dollars, between all the little jobs she did. She helped cleaned the chairs in the backyard, some of the toys she has outside in the backyard too, etc. This was a great experience for her, were we were able to start teaching her the value of work, tithing, and responsibility. Not that she has it down, she is only three (Oct 4th), but, she is beginning to learn. The funny thing was when we explained about tithing and we told her she was going to give part to Heavenly Father, by giving it to the bishop. She said: "No, this is my money, I'm not giving it to the bishop!" We explained that everything we have comes from our Heavenly Father and He only asks us to give a little back to Him, to show our faith, gratitude and love. She accepted to do that, not very convinced about giving the 10% to the bishop, but it is a good start. Last Friday Arianna was able to buy her video. She was so exited when we exanched the coins for dollar bills, and she gave the money to the cashier, all proud of herself. This was fun to see. Rachel also earned some money, just by helping her sister with her jobs. Of course, Rachel wanted to do all her older sister was doing. I love my girls.