Its that time of year again, my 2 girls selling cookies. They went up in price, as expected. Not much of a problem.
My issue is what our local council wants each girl to sell, 125 boxes. Say what?! Are you guys living in some kind of sealed environment and are not aware of the economic issues in our country currently? This request was quickly followed up by “this is a recommendation”. I’ll recommend something for you. Being a girl scout leader is difficult enough with parents who don’t want to help out, although they’re quick on the criticism, much less telling a bunch of 2nd graders you need to sell 125 boxes of cookies.
Then the rewards. For the past couple of years, the rewards have been lousy. Then they don’t arrive from China. This last summer the girls were able to vote on some new ones. But the only way you can redeem one of these rewards is to sell a load of cookies. Caroline, my 2nd grader, wants the IPOD. 1000 boxes of cookies required for this. Sweetie, I love you, but lets be a bit more realistic.
At least the selling period is short. Its over this week. 2 weeks of selling is enough. But why, oh why, do they do this in the middle of winter? The kids don’t seem to feel the cold, but I’m freezing outside waiting for them as they go door to door to some of our neighbors.
I swear the girl scouts is like The Firm, once you’re in, you’re stuck for life.
