Last summer, my dad challenged the grandkids to climb the rope swing that he made and put in their huge tree in the backyard. He said that he would give them $10 if they could make it to the top and touch the branch that it is attached to. Chris took the challenge to heart and was the first to make it up to the top (with the slight advantage of height and we are there much more than the other grandkids).
This summer, Jake made it to the top of that rope swing,
earning his $10.
And now, Grandpa offered $20 if they could get to the top of the other swing (that has no knots and is a bit farther up). It took Chris a few times, but he made it!!!
and earned his $20
They were both very proud of themselves (rightly so) and so were we as we cheered them both to the top...
This summer, Jake made it to the top of that rope swing,
earning his $10.And now, Grandpa offered $20 if they could get to the top of the other swing (that has no knots and is a bit farther up). It took Chris a few times, but he made it!!!
and earned his $20
They were both very proud of themselves (rightly so) and so were we as we cheered them both to the top...
WAY TO GO BOYS!!!
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The same offer applies to all grandkids. Gonna cost me a bundle!! DAD/GRANDPA
Phew! I am so glad to know that if ever I am stuck at the bottom or top of a rope I know whom to call!
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Seth and Ethan say, "does the offer apply to us?"
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