Consequences

Sooooo...

It's not just children who take advantage of their parents' weaknesses. Crocheted mice have their moments, too. 

You see, I had an especially busy week last week. And Bertrand the Mouse had stacks of books to sign.

I did my part, busy as I was, and got my signature on the pages of all those books. But Bertrand?

Bertrand kept scampering off to other adventures.

Now adventures are fun, sure. But Bertrand's mission in "life" to is to bring the joys of reading to children.

I warned him that he'd miss WriteOn Joliet's radio play at the Joliet Public Library on Saturday morning if he didn't get his books signed.

But Bertrand just didn't listen. Or maybe he didn't believe I'd enforce the consequences. 

So while the rest of us went to the radio play, Bertrand stayed home and signed all his books.

And to make sure he stayed on task...(keep scrolling)

...Uncle Barty stayed home, too, to make sure Bertrand got the job done. 

Hopefully Bertrand has learned his lesson and will do better in the future.