Life this time of year seems to revolve around Girl Scout cookie sales. Whether it be going door to door (like we began January 10th), picking up the cookies on Presidents’ Day then passing them out (February 16th), or booths starting up (February 20th through March 15th)…we truly are BUSY (ALL CAPS!).
I’ve never been one that embraces fundraisers but truly I’ve had a change of heart last year when Baylee became a Girl Scout and I see first hand the personal benefits it does for each individual. Baylee’s natural tendency is to be an observer and not initiate conversation with many, let alone a stranger, however when it comes to selling…she totally changes and grows in ways I’m not sure would be possible otherwise, at least not at this age. I’ve learned through the process that Baylee is a goal setter and a big dreamer. She gets her brain wrapped around doing her best; meeting new people, and helping others and nothing stops her…not aching feet, hour of day, many objections from potential buyers, or the rocking economy. She perseveres! And a beautiful thing we get to observe is her brothers coming along side her each step of the way, knocking on doors too and cheering her on!
So when you don’t hear from us for awhile…especially in the blogging world, don’t think I’m on strike or have lost interest in documenting our Party of Five’s happenings, it’ll just have to come when we have a chance to breathe.
Baylee’s goal she set for herself seems too high for the way the economy is this year but we’ll see. We’ve explained that to her but her response to us seems healthy. So…we’ll see come March 15th. In the meantime, if you are hungry for Thin Mints, Do Si Dos, Tagalongs, Samoas, Trefoils, Sugar Free Chocolate Chip, Lemon Chalet, or the new Dulce de Leche...just let us know. And if you want to be one who gives back, Baylee’s taking donations for the children (orphans you can say) at Sunshine Acres in Mesa. She’d like to get enough money donated to buy each kid there, their own box of Girl Scout cookies.
What’s your favorite Girl Scout cookie?
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