We have instituted a new listening incentive program for Nate. If he listens to us the first time for the majority of each day - he gets 2 marbles in his "marble jar." If he has lesson etc. and listens there he gets an extra one. The chart has 100 marbles on it, which was a bit steep for a 5-year-old. We decided the rewards would happen on the 25s. In selling this program I must have gone a bit far. I told Nate there would be really cool rewards. Now, Nate is no dummy, so I think he was trying to call my bluff. He asked, "So, really cool Mom?" I told him (thinking, park, movie theater, hike etc.) "Sure Nate, really cool!" Nate replied, "Like the airshow cool, Mom? Because that is really cool?" I though, oh boy, going some place with two kids with 200,000 other people alone (Jason working), primary activity, and packing for camping all in that week Nate should get 25. Well, I wanted him to listen so, I went for it. Well, there have been some starts and stops -but last night Nate made it to the required 25 marbles!! It was the last possible day for us to go to the air show and, though it was not my favorite idea, I was so proud that he made it. We went to the airshow today!
The biggest engine ever, Mom! It can fly infinity miles above the earth.
The firefighter helicopter! Both Nate and Elin were highly impressed.
Nate's hat!
Elin is pointing at the airplanes. I, however, would like to file a complaint with the person who invented the M&M blue colored chocolate coating on the ice cream Elin ate and promptly wore on her entire outfit. We got some funny looks at Target later that evening. I am not sure that shirt will be the same.
Airplanes, ice-cream and "yellow schoo - school buses" - Elin was in heaven too!
Nate was watching this very intently - see the next pic below.
They had some a pyrotechnic show with bombings going on. Poor Nate, I didn't prep him. He was worried "some people on the other side of the show had died." I assured him that it was all fake and no humans were hurt during the fake bombing.
Food made everyone feel better. I think Nate had a good time! (fake bombings aside)
Hot dog eating - banana style.
We have instituted a new listening incentive program for Nate. If he listens to us the first time for the majority of each day - he gets 2 marbles in his "marble jar." If he has lesson etc. and listens there he gets an extra one. The chart has 100 marbles on it, which was a bit steep for a 5-year-old. We decided the rewards would happen on the 25s. In selling this program I must have gone a bit far. I told Nate there would be really cool rewards. Now, Nate is no dummy, so I think he was trying to call my bluff. He asked, "So, really cool Mom?" I told him (thinking, park, movie theater, hike etc.) "Sure Nate, really cool!" Nate replied, "Like the airshow cool, Mom? Because that is really cool?" I though, oh boy, going some place with two kids with 200,000 other people alone (Jason working), primary activity, and packing for camping all in that week Nate should get 25. Well, I wanted him to listen so, I went for it. Well, there have been some starts and stops -but last night Nate made it to the required 25 marbles!! It was the last possible day for us to go to the air show and, though it was not my favorite idea, I was so proud that he made it. We went to the airshow today!
The biggest engine ever, Mom! It can fly infinity miles above the earth.
The firefighter helicopter! Both Nate and Elin were highly impressed.
Nate's hat!
Elin is pointing at the airplanes. I, however, would like to file a complaint with the person who invented the M&M blue colored chocolate coating on the ice cream Elin ate and promptly wore on her entire outfit. We got some funny looks at Target later that evening. I am not sure that shirt will be the same. 
Airplanes, ice-cream and "yellow schoo - school buses" - Elin was in heaven too!
Nate was watching this very intently - see the next pic below.
They had some a pyrotechnic show with bombings going on. Poor Nate, I didn't prep him. He was worried "some people on the other side of the show had died." I assured him that it was all fake and no humans were hurt during the fake bombing.
Food made everyone feel better. I think Nate had a good time! (fake bombings aside)
Hot dog eating - banana style.
2 comments:
I love that last picture!! So funny!
I still can't believe you braved the crowds and took TWO kids out there!!! You are super mom!!!
Glad they had a good time. Its nice to know that you not only paid to see planes, but you got to see a school bus as an added bonus. ha ha!
Good job, April! And good job, Nate! Cute idea and looks like it's working! I know it's a big undertaking with the airshow.... I did the same thing a couple months ago, but I'm so glad we went. It was so fun!
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