Our Little Entreprenuers

Today we had our annual block sale.  It was a sad day as I decided to sell all of my
maternity clothes.  I love little babies and hate to think we're done having them,
but I know it is the best decision for our family.  Still a little sad though.

On a happier note, the boys had their very first lemonade stand.  They sold lemonade,
cookies, popsicles and ice cream bars for $.50 each.  They were so cute!  Joe was more
interested in consuming the product, but Owen was a great little salesman.  He didn't just
call out "Lemonade!" and announce they had it.  He took the more direct approach and
straight up asked anyone that walked up, "Do you want some lemonade?"  Talk about
putting them on the spot.  How can you say no to a face like that?  We actually had at least
two ladies that said no, but then felt so bad they ended up buying a glass anyway.  Way to
work it buddy.  You are a true salesman at heart and I couldn't be any more proud.  He
carefully poured every glass and was so happy with himself.  Their stand was open for
about 2 hours and they made $16.00.  Nice work guys!

 

I say they made $16.00 because as a household we probably walked away in the red from the whole ordeal.  My little businessmen probably drank as many glasses as they sold, spilled just as much, and ate or touched nearly half the cookies making them unsellable.  We had a minor catastrophe selling our first cup of lemonade which resulted in a dropped lemonade jug and broken lid.  Then Ryan didn't realize the lid was broke and tried to pick up the jug by the handle and the whole thing crashed to the floor spilling everywhere.  Twice!

But at the end of the day the boys had a great time, which is all that counts.

And I got to snuggle my other little buddy and watch which is always fun for me.

The next day we went to Target to spend their hard earned cash.  Owen bought 8 Hot Wheels cars (big surprise) and Joe bought a small Dinotrux figurine and a mini 
Thomas the Train.  Job well done guys!