Back in June (2010), we were watching random Youtube videos and somehow stumbled upon Treasure Hunting America. It's a show where (usually older) men go out with their (expensive) metal detectors and find amazing treasures from wars past or gold in the hills of Utah and California.
Soon, all Luke could think about was finding gold and treasure. He would sit on the couch and whine about how he needed a metal detector and he needed gold now. I mean, the TEARS, people! Of course we're not talking about a typical go ride your bike and jump off of tall things kind of boy here. He's always been more into quiet activities, ones where you don't have to chase a ball along with 20 other kids. But still, even though he is different, this was weird to witness. This obsession with finding gold was increasing every day and the drama with it.
Soon I became weary of the daily "But I need to find gold!" and I said, "Well if you need this metal detector, then you better start thinking about how to get it". That really got his attention. I think, for the first time, he realized he had control and the dramatics ceased. Now it was a mission. Find out how to make the money to get that metal detector.
Hubby suggested a lemonade stand. I didn't quite see how that was going to make much money and I had no interest in sitting out in the sun with him peddling something I don't even let him drink. Maybe clean up around the house? No way. No one pays ME to clean the house so I'm not paying anyone in this family to help around here. One thing that Luke had always enjoyed helping with and knew a lot about was plants. He was always good with the names, details and rooting the cuttings. I suggested he sell plants around the neighborhood. His eyes lit up so we began "Luke's Plants" the next day. Here is a picture from his first round of planting:
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