Just Charge It!
As parents, Will and I realized that we have spent so much energy and time helping Hudson earn, count and save money that we haven’t even mentioned a thing to Annie. She is much more saavy than we have noted.
Will offered to help Annie do chores yesterday so that she could earn some money. Annie looked at Will and replied, “I don’t need any money, Daddy. Nana sent me a cupcake credit card.” If you only could have witnessed the shock on Will’s face. For Annie’s birthday, her Nana did send her a gift card. We went to the store. She picked a toy and I let her swipe and sign. Apparently, that was too much liberty for such a little munchkin(I would like to say I will NEVER give my child a credit card, but I have learned that every time I say NEVER – it happens. So I’m hoping to avoid cursing the band on this one…no need for a break-up). Needless to say, we have new resolve to make sure that our children work a little harder for the things given them. After all, everything in this life comes at a price, whether monetary or by some other means.
Wow they learn young don’t they. I can just picture the shock on Will’s face
March 16th, 2010 at 9:24 amAdorable picture of Annie. And yes — they pick up on so many things. It’s amazing. This is a totally cute story, but I understand what you mean with it being kine of a revelation in a sense. Everything does come with a price, and I think so few people today really realize that. I think it is one of life’s most important lessons.
March 17th, 2010 at 11:45 pm