Hands out, mouths closed

I got paid today, and I have the afternoon off work. I stopped on my way home to cash my check so that I could give the kids some allowance. I wanted to show them how much I appreciate them doing their chores and following our rules (for the most part). I saw Drew first when I walked in the door, scarfing down a PB&J for lunch. I handed him the cash and asked that he not spend it on junk food.
"I wont." He said with his mouth full of sandwich. (See the above mention of rules--No talking with a mouth full of food, not a big one but still important)He folded the cash and put it in his pocket. I also handed him the money to disperse to the girls. He finished his lunch and disappeared upstairs. All the kids came down a few minutes later, the girls had some lunch and made plans. They told us where they would be and what they would be doing (again, the rules-but this time a plus on their side) Theresa needed a ride to do her volunteer work, Heather and Drew were going to a friends house and to Gamestop. The later left with mumbled goodbyes, the former got her ride and said "See you later!" when she got out of the car, that was that. All I wanted was for some one to say "Thanks, Mom." Maybe next time.......