"Sure," I say.
Wait, what?!?! We walk to the Schleich animal section. Amelia changes her mind about fifty times. She sees a box of four sharks and says she wants that. I see a way to split the sharks, make them both happy and get the heck out of dodge. $17.99?!?!?! No way. N O.
"OK great, let's get these, " I hear myself saying.
I completely forget about the poster board and leave target with four new sharks, a bag of animal crackers and a box of goldfish.
Time for Joelie to get home.
All for now, Jen
5 comments:
Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.
I remember when I was a single mom working (guilty) mom and I had to start saying no. It was sooooo hard but once I got over the hump and the sad little face, it was still hard but I mad myself do it anyway. Hey I was going broke buying the toys he wanted after I already brought him home a wooden puzzle everyday. (I did mention guilt didn't I) Have I mentioned our great selection of wooden puzzles. You can do it. love you,b
Hi Beth and Kevin,
Glad you guys are safe! A puzzle a day, huh? :) I think I am usually pretty good at saying no to "stuff", but I think they smelled my weakness today:) Ah well, Joelie gets home tomorrow evening and I'll just make myself stay home until then. Love you guys!! Jen
Can I just say that I think you are hilarious Jenny! You have me laughing, and sharing with Matt.
Oh, I can so relate to this...there are all kinds of ways to rationalize it - they will only be this age once, you're already here at the store, the sharks are really really really cool and they might not be here next time, etc. etc. :-) Being a mom is tough, but being a TOUGH mom is even tougher! Hang in there - you can do it! And enjoy every minute of shark play!
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