I have no willpower.
You may think this post may be about chocolate, or diets or something. No. It comes to my son. Today we were at the mall. I have been with him almost every waking moment for the last 3 days. (Hubby's been on call.) He didn't sleep worth a crap last night, and didn't nap this afternoon (see where this is going?) and when we were in Claires, talking with a friend, the Guyser discovered Matchbox cars in Claires. Who knew they would have those there???? Anyway, He say a semitrailer with a car and wanted it. He also wanted the box of 6 cars. The semi was $6 and the box set was $7.50. Here is where I have no willpower. To prevent a meltdown, to just make my life easier, I caved and got him the semi. I know that what I am teaching him is "I want, I get." But there are times I just can not deal with a meltdown. Especially after a night like lastnight and a weekend of the Hubby being on call. Am I the only one out there who just feels at times "$1 or $6 is worth my sanity!!!" I am not proud that I caved so easier, but it was easier than literally dragging a kicking and screaming 40lb 2 year old out of a store...............
posted by Diane @ 2:28 PM
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We've had to do that. We have a little toy shopping cart that was at Target because the little monkey wouldn't let go of it. I even had a hard time getting her to let go of it at cash register. And you know what???? The little fart hardly plays with it now that it's at the house. Of course, when her brother's messing w/ it, then it's a whole different story.
you are still a good mom.... sometimes, you just have to pick your battles - I think you definitely chose the RIGHT one to avoid starting!!!!! :)
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