So, many of you probably don't know Chad's stipulations he has had for the boys on getting cell phones. We were happy we have held out this long with 2 teenagers without cell phones.
When Kaden turned 14 he asked and asked and begged and had a melt down over not getting a cell phone. Well, turns out his dad gave him a "small" challenge to work towards earning one.
Here was the challenge:
-a physical fitness test consisting of 200 sit ups, 100 push ups, 200 squats & 20 pull ups (all under 30 minutes)
- Kaden was to also pass off all his seminary scripture mastery scriptures
So Chad issued the challenge back in Aug. 09'. Kaden flat out laughed and said "there's NO WAY I can do that dad!"
Garrett turnis 13 Dec. 09' asks Chad, "can I do that test when I'm 14 and get a phone"...Chad smiles and says "SURE!"
Meanwhile, a year goes by, Kaden doesn't ask, or ask again or even beg for a cell phone. In fact, he doesn't even mention it. hmmmm.... Aug. 2010 comes along, Kaden turns 15. No mention of a cell phone.
December 3rd comes along, Garrett turns 14. Garrett asks dad again if he can still compete for the cell phone. Dad says "sure"...Garrett 4 days later does this-
200 sit ups, 100 push ups, 200 squats & 20 pull ups all under 21 minutes.
Kaden not to be shown up decides he doesn't have a choice, he HAS TO TRY...
27 minutes later he has done 200 sit ups, 100 push ups, 200 squats & 20 pull ups!
Had I not seen it for myself
I might not have believed it but
it was AMAZING!
So long cellphone-less teenagers!
I've enjoyed these last few years without your presence.
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