Ripstick

Erin started her own little business a few months ago. She collects bottles and cans from the neighbors and then takes them to the recycling center. She has earned over $100 since starting her little business. Mario is trying to teach her what it is like to run a business and so he charges her $1.00 to drive her to the recycling center. He did that to discourage her from wanting to turn her bottles in weekly. Then Erin decided that she really doesn't like to sort the bottles, so she hired Eric to do that job for her. But that partnership didn't last long. Eric decided that he was doing all the hard work while Erin was earning more money.

Until recently Erin would never want to spend a dime of her own money. If we (mom and dad) weren't willing to buy it for her then she wouldn't get it. Last week she told me that she wants a "Ripstick." It is like a skateboard but with two wheels instead of four. So she spent $75 of her own money and bought a bright pink one online and then anxiously awaited the UPS truck to deliver it from Amazon. I tried to discourage her from a bright pink one since she has 3 brothers. But she was spending her own money and she wanted pink.

It finally came last night and here are some pics with her new toy. Eric is enjoying it also (despite it being pink). He plans to get a silver one for his birthday. I think it will take a few days for them to learn how to ride it. But after that, I am sure it will be lots of fun for them both. I can't complain, it is good exercise and much better than sitting in front of the wii or the television. Now I just have to sit back and pray that they don't hurt themselves!