She Finally Got It!

A couple months ago we started a reward incentive program with Taylor in an effort to encourage good behavior. We got her a jar, marked lines on it, and gave her marbles for being a good listener, using her manners, doing chores, etc. As she reached each line, she received a little prize. She has DESPERATELY been wanting a Princess Scooter so we decided to offer that as one of the big prizes when she reached the top of the jar. She has been trying so hard to get that scooter, going crazy over it as it sat in the garage for the last month (it was on sale so I had to buy it) and watching Paige get one. After being so patient and working so hard, yesterday was the DAY that she reached the line with the star by it and she got her scooter. As I attempted to put it together she just kept saying, "I'm so excited." This is Ashlyn HYSTERICALLY crying because she wanted a turn. She just kept chasing after Taylor screaming. It was so funny!Okay Ash, now you can have a turn.Taylor HAD to go show the Blumes.

I know they were excited for us to interrupt their dinner. Dang neighbors!

The marble jar has worked so well for us. Taylor has been involved in it from the beginning. She chose her prizes and told us what the rules are in our home and we wrote them all down so it wasn't a surprise when I asked her to put her dinner plate away. It has been something we have been able to stick with unlike my many attempts at sticker charts. At the same time we introduced the time out mat and we have only had to use it twice. The marbles work! She would rather have that than time out so 99% of the time she will correct her behavior at our warning. She also speaks more politely and does little chores. It has been great! I even have other kids in the neighborhood knocking on my door asking for marbles. She only has a few more to go and she gets to have a sleep over at Grandma P's house.