Finally, pics of hides and cage, no BP yet

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Originally Posted by junko

Well, report cards came today.

Not straight A's. She got a B. It's a great report card, but she didn't maintain, so no snake. This was all Hubby's idea- he's not "into" animals like we are, so this was the deal they had struck, and we have to abide by them (responsible parenting and all that). Guess we'll have to wait until NEXT report card (mid-April). I don't have the heart to dismantle the cage just yet, though.

I'm soooooo disappointed I could just cry. I wish I could go out and get myself one but that would defeat the whole motivation thing.

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Oh June that's so sad for you both! Good luck to your darling girl for next quarter!

Wendy

Thanks everyone! She cried most of the afternoon on my shoulder while I held mine back. LOL!!!! But she's raring to go this morning! She didn't want me to take down the cage so maybe leaving it up will keep her motivated.

Awwww... how disappointing! I hate it when we strike deals that end up hurting me as much as them. :P :(

Maybe there's some intermediary goal she could shoot for, and not have to wait quite THAT long? I don't know... Good for you for sticking to it, even though it wasn't your idea. That's something I have a hard time with, but it's so important.

Wow--that's a tough deal, too! She has to get STRAIGHT A's to make the cut, eh? I guess I woulda been snakeless all through high school too! LOL

Anyway, I'm really sorry for your disappointment. And after everything you've put into it! I hope we'll see you here again in a couple months. :)

Heather

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Originally Posted by heatherhead42

Awwww... how disappointing! I hate it when we strike deals that end up hurting me as much as them. :P :(

Maybe there's some intermediary goal she could shoot for, and not have to wait quite THAT long? I don't know... Good for you for sticking to it, even though it wasn't your idea. That's something I have a hard time with, but it's so important.

Wow--that's a tough deal, too! She has to get STRAIGHT A's to make the cut, eh? I guess I woulda been snakeless all through high school too! LOL

Anyway, I'm really sorry for your disappointment. And after everything you've put into it! I hope we'll see you here again in a couple months. :)

Heather

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Yeah, it's a really tough deal, but her father was THAT adamant against a snake. It was "no, absolutely not" for the longest time. But then I talked to him about what good grades she was making and how she deserved a really special reward, and let that sink in... and then they struck that deal.

I was having a REALLY hard time sticking to it, trying to come up with an alternate deal, but then I thought what kind of message would it send if we backed down? and that helps.

Oh, you can't get rid of me that easily. I'll still be on here learning all I can!

-June

Glad to hear you're gonna stick around! And good for you for sticking to it. Seriously, that is one of the hardest--and probably one of the most important--things about parenting, imo. And my oldest is only six, so I'm sure I have plenty more of it to go!! LOL

While you're waiting on your snake, maybe you'll start getting orders for those fabulous hides you make. :)

Heather