I've been helping my girls sell Girl Scout cookies. Whew! It is practically a full time job! Right now we are just taking orders, but it will really get crazy when we try to deliver them. This is the fourth year for my older daughter. She absolutely loves selling these cookies. Last year she sold 524 boxes! Her goal is lower this year, because her little sister is selling also. Emily has graciously let Anna have "her" territory and Anna has done a fantastic job. She set her goal at 300 boxes and she is just about there. Emily has had a more difficult time selling this year, partly because she is going to different areas, where the people don't know her. Still, she is working very hard and has sold about 250 boxes. Her goal is also 300 boxes, so I am confident that she will make it.

Selling cookies was never one of my favorite things to do as a Girl Scout, but both of my daughters seem to enjoy it. They certainly are learning valuable skills--how to communicate with people, how to be polite, money and math skills...the list could go on and on.

I am really proud of both of them for the effort they have put forward on this. They do all the selling. Their dad and I go with them, trudging through the neighborhood and all kinds of weather. But it is up to them to sell the cookies. However, every once in a while, I will put in a plug for them and let people know what they are doing and what their goals are. So...if you want to buy a box (or two or three) of cookies, and help support a good cause, you know who to ask!