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Josiah successfully completed his dog walking week for the neighbors and was happy for the cash it provided.  However, once it was over he was glad that he could once again sleep late in the morning.  Of course, once you prove yourself a reliable worker, work has a way of finding you out.  So, he was offered 2 weeks of dog walking duties.  The first time he accepted the job, he thought only of the money and not of the impact on his sleeping in summer schedule.  He now understands the sacrifices of work.  If he takes the job, his sleeping in is over.  The job ends when school starts.  I gave him a night to consider his decision.  We talked about being a reliable worker to insure future employment and saving up money to buy a car when he gets his license in a few years versus the joy of having nothing to do.  Now, I know there are those of you who don’t enjoy being bored, hanging out with no where to go, no errands to run, no one to see, and nothing to do.  As for me, I love it.  The first time Gabe declared himself bored this summer, I cheered.  That’s what summer is for, to be bored.  Read a book, look at the fish, watch the birds, play fetch with the dog, pet the cat: there are plenty of things to do around here.  This morning, Josiah groaned as he got out of bed, but get out of bed he did.  When there’s money to be made, no sleeping in for him.