"Micu Bucks"

Jonathan is the first recipient of this year's "Micu Bucks." What are "Micu Bucks" and how did it start? Over the years the children have wanted to buy gifts for their siblings. We encourage them to make something special, but we would also load them up and head to the Dollar Tree where they could find a little special something for each sibling. As the family grew and space decreased, I wanted to faze out Dollar Tree. Some of the children were/are too young for allowance money and we wanted them to spend their own money as it is more meaningful that way. So, borrowing from the AWANA store idea, Paul cleverly came up with "Micu Bucks" which are awarded for excellent behavior, outstanding work ethic, amazing attitude, selflessness, or really whatever Mom or Dad deem appropriate. Children who are doing what they are supposed to be doing the first time (isn't that just obedience?!?) are rewarded with a "Micu Buck" during this season. During the year, I keep an eye out for small clearance items that can become part of the "Micu Store." The "Micu Store" opens several days before Christmas and the children are each allowed time to shop individually with the "Micu bucks" earned. And yes, Mom has control over what comes in the house!! Maybe that's what it's really about. . .control issues. Oh well, it has still been a great idea for us and might work for someone else, too.