George's First Million
George and Little Bird were on spring break last week (although I thought spring in Michigan came sometime in July?) anywho –
While Little Bird went to her favorite day camp, George spent a few days at his friend Jimmy’s house under the care of Jimmy’s mom. At some point during the three days, she bribed the two boys to go pick up sticks in the yard, promising a penny for each and every stick they picked up. (Anyone who has spent a couple of days with two five year olds would understand the necessity of this bribe!)
After several minutes, she peeked out into the yard to check on their progress. George’s pile of sticks was at least twice the size of Jimmy’s. Suspicious, Jimmy’s mom watched for a few minutes to see what was causing the discrepancy.
Turns out, George has figured out how to make a buck. Before placing his stick in his pile, he broke it in two.
While Little Bird went to her favorite day camp, George spent a few days at his friend Jimmy’s house under the care of Jimmy’s mom. At some point during the three days, she bribed the two boys to go pick up sticks in the yard, promising a penny for each and every stick they picked up. (Anyone who has spent a couple of days with two five year olds would understand the necessity of this bribe!)
After several minutes, she peeked out into the yard to check on their progress. George’s pile of sticks was at least twice the size of Jimmy’s. Suspicious, Jimmy’s mom watched for a few minutes to see what was causing the discrepancy.
Turns out, George has figured out how to make a buck. Before placing his stick in his pile, he broke it in two.
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Props to George.
Cute story!