My OWN money....

Sabrina has been carrying around her piggy bank for about a week now. She finds money everywhere. I had to let her know that she could keep the change from the living room, kitchen and our room, but not the change from Michael's or Destiny's rooms. She was going through drawers and cabinets. She even found a dime at the grocery store on Saturday and was so excited. Mema Shirley was very tired today and she wasn't feeling like going out. The girls really wanted to go to Monkey Joe's. Mema thought she might be able to use the old excuse that she didn't have the money today for Monkey Joe's but that she would bring some tomorrow. She took her wallet out and showed Sabrina the empty back pocket. Sabrina got really excited and ran to her room. Both girls came back with their piggy banks. "We have money, Mema. We can go now." Mema and Papa had no choice but to load the girls and their piggy banks up for a trip to Monkey Joe's. Mema let them use their money to buy suckers, gum and toys from the concession area. They had a great time. As soon as they got ready to leave, Sabrina started to ask for her money back. "Mema, I want my money back. It's my money." Mema had to teach her that when she used her money at the store to buy something, she couldn't have it back. Of course her piggy bank will be full again tomorrow, but what a wonderful way to teach her the value of her change. You should see their cute little faces tonight as they stand her putting pennies back into their banks.