Nothing ensures good behavior during mass among boys aged 3 and 6 like the promise of free donuts on the church steps. Nothing.
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phenomenally indecisive since 1972
Pancakes & French Fries
phenomenally indecisive since 1972
Nothing ensures good behavior during mass among boys aged 3 and 6 like the promise of free donuts on the church steps. Nothing.
Aww, that’s sweet. I’d be quiet for some donuts like that too!! YUM.
I loved donuts after mass as a kid. Our parish doesn’t have them, so I dole out gum when things get dicey. Today I gave half a piece of Juicy Fruit to my 2-yr-old so he wouldn’t yell, “I need a sandwich!” during communion.
Hah!!!
This is the exact same motivation we use as well! It works like a charm!
I know it would work for me …
I used to love when we had donuts after church. My mom used to go to the 5 pm Saturday mass and they often had wine and cheese after that service instead of donuts. It always seemed so grown up to me and I just couldn’t wait to be old enough to have wine and cheese. Now I have things like wine and frozen pizza. The little girl me would be so disappointed!
Normally I’d totally agree with you on this point. HOWEVER. Yesterday morning during liturgy, my son was acting up and I told him that if he didn’t start behaving himself and at least keeping himself seated, we’d go straight home afterward and he would not be able to have a donut as he usually does. (I’m sure I’ve said this MANY other Sundays as well…) Anyway. This time it resulted in (loud wail first and then…), “No mommy! No! PLEASE mommy! Let me have a donut! I’ll be good! I’LL BE GOOD!!!” Right before receiving the Eucharist, of course. Sigh…
Hahahaha!!