Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Let's Make a Deal: Ipod Touch style

Two of my children seem to have an oral fixation of sorts......did I take away their binkies (when they were 1, by the way) too soon? I don't know but we are constantly on Kierstyn and Trevin to "GET YOUR FINGERS OUT OF YOUR MOUTH!!!!"

Back in April I had had it and decided to propose a deal: 3 months with no fingers in their mouth would earn them a brand new Ipod Touch. A hefty deal for sure, but I was willing to do whatever it took. The next day, Kierstyn broke the deal. A week later, Trevin was found chewing on the side of his finger. To be honest, he had been so vigilant and was trying so hard. He really wasn't biting his fingernail but I had seen him with his fingers in his mouth and well, a deal is a deal. Even Kelly thought I was a little unfair so I decided to give them both another chance. We started over. I don't think Kierstyn lasted a day the second time. Trevin, as we soon learned, however, was one determined little boy. Who knew his fingernails could/would grow so fast!?
July 8th was THE DAY! Can you tell how excited he is?!

Now if only I could figure out what would motivate Sis!!!!

3 comments:

Karen said...

Now that is a deal! How fun. Maybe I'll try that....

Mama Mary said...

SO, SO, SO PROUD - YES! PROUD of Trevin! Way to go. Well deserved for sure!!!

Denise said...

Way to go, Trevin! I totally understand trying to find EXACTLY what motivates each individual child. Way to go, Jen!