How Mother's are Paid

Recognizable Moments for A Mother's Paycheck...

Pregnancy:

• Realization
• Movement
• Growth
• Birthing process

Infancy;

• smiles
• coos
• dreams for your child
• peaceful moments watching them sleep, laying in your arms

Toddlers;

• The firsts - first words, first steps, etc...
• Hugs
• Snuggles
• Special moments of wonder

Preschoolers:

• Artwork, drawings, first writing
• Cute sayings
• Gifts of dandelions, weeds and flowers from your garden
• The ability to learn so much - colors, letters, puzzles, creative play
• First prayers and spiritual interest

Primary - Elementary Ages ( 5- 10)

• Artwork
• Notes with misspellings
• Good words from teachers/Encouragement from others about behavior, school work, sports activities, music abilities and ability to care for other
• Fun times together at home or someplace special
• Spiritual interest and growth

Middle School - High School Ages:

• Words of encouragement from your kids - spoken, written or said to others
• Catching them doing something unexpected - helping with family, picking up after themselves or others, or saying something nice
• Good attitudes
• Special talks that happen (planned or unplanned - unplanned are often the best)
• Good decision making
• Spiritual interest and growth
• Email and text messages sent to you - print them out

College/ Grown Young Adults:

• Cards, emails, text messages sent to you
• Special gifts given to you
• Their shared memories from their childhood
• Spiritual interest and growth
• Time spent together