Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where she may have her young... a place near your altar, O Lord Almighty, my King and my God." Psalm 84:3

Friday, June 26, 2009

entrepeneur

We live in the country, so childhood business ambitions involving lemonade stands and bake sales have not been money-makers our boys could count on. But they have seen their Mom brake for every stand (this is a life rule) and know she is not the only Crazy Adult with Spare Change. So, this week, when we were suddenly in a park with over 100 campsites, Caleb notices the opportunity in being camped near the main path...all those middle-aged dog walkers and retired couples driving huge RVs? They MUST have the big $$, to be driving those gas guzzling monsters, right?!
So Caleb sets up a little stand:

He doesn't need lemonade...that's for girls. He asks no help from Mom and Dad, just permission to empty the box of kindling and use the cardboard as a desk. We say yes and make jokes about Grandpa Del's DNA and the spirit of free enterprise. Caleb doesn't need our ideas-he is full of his own plans for making his first million before he is twelve. He runs to the car and finds a notepad and scribbles out a sign. Places it on his "desk" and sits proudly, waiting for his first customers. What is he selling? What service can our 9 year old boy possibly offer strangers?
This:

3 comments:

Alisa Johnston said...

Laughing hard outloud!!!

Did he make any sales?

Brian said...

That is hillarious! Any takers?

Susan said...

Tell him Mr. Jeep wants to know if he can buy gift cards.