Market Day in 2nd Grade

What a week! A zoo field trip, a law suit, 2 well baby check ups, 2-10 page papers, Nathan's 36th Birthday, AND Market Day!

Before I back-blog about that...

What is Market Day?

 It is when the 2nd graders pick a good or service, price it, and then sell it.

Lucas wanted to do Lemonade, but I told him that everyone was going to do that.

Then he said that he knew of at least 6 other kids were making a brownie or a cookie, so he didn't want to do that. He couldn't think of a service, so I suggested something that most people would like to eat anytime.

He picked Trail Mix! And he put a penny in each bag and labeled them "Lucas's Lucky Trail Mix"

He was very proud of his creation.

Pretzels, Goldfish, Raisins, Mini M&Ms and Honey Nut Cheerios. (plus a penny)

He made 50 bags and went on his merry way.

He planned on selling them for $1.00 but decided to up the price at the last minute.

 They had to have a contract, a plan of action, and ideas for a quick sale.

 Lucas was the first person to sell out. He was surprised to find out that I was right (why, I don't know, because Moms are usually right) because in all 4 second grade classes there were 11 drink stands. There was also a LOT of cookies and brownies.

After our fun day in Lucas's class, I joined him for lunch, and then helped out in Bridget's class.
While Bridget was at recess, I went back to Lucas's class where they discussed rent fees, and taxes. Oh the moaning that I heard. Lucas made $91! This was after a sale when it was knocked down to $1.00 in the last 15 minutes.

Then we came home, picked up Scarlett and went to TRU.

Scarlett had to pick out her present from Gigi.

She has always wanted a cash register.

Since we were out, we went to Gunther Toody's and you will never believe it, but we beat all the seniors there! Two elderly couples came up to us separately to tell us how well behaved our kids were.

Then, Nathan and I high fived and smiled.  We are doing something right! On the way out some lady told us she wished she had pretty redheads, hers were never that cute. HAHAHA

Then we decided to surprise the kids for dessert.

Nathan and I are 80s kids but never ever got to have these.

They were a hit! Then to continue on our 80s theme, we watched Full House.

This is currently Bridget's favorite show. Which Nathan likes because he is a little a lot like Danny Tanner.

Now I am off to go hug it out!

Hehhehehe.