Comments on: “I Want”

By: Laura Aridgides

Laura Aridgides — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:21:33 +0000

Oh yes! Been there! Done that! And still subject myself to it again on occasion. Yes, I am a sucker too! I also was the person who said before children that my children would NEVER do a wide variety of things, and I have found that instead they do indeed to many of the things I vowed they would never do! What a fun job parenting is
Laura
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By: Trina

Trina — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:44:34 +0000

Oh lordy that brings back memories, both the NOT my kid syndrome and the enjoying the process. Two is so precious. Do hope you get over that look in his eye, cuz it will be pretty difficult when he really, really, really wants that brand new Mustang for graduating…unless it’s what you really, really, really want to do of course

By: funnyrunner

funnyrunner — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:29:55 +0000

LOL. How completely true. I’m pretty good at not buying my kids toys between holidays (Xmas/birthday); however… I held out on a dvd player in the car for the LONGEST time. I was a big advocate of car bingo and imaginative games (and btw Calvin & Hobbes ROCKS. I actually subscribe to one C&H per day via email)… and that’s what we did until about 2 years ago. My boys are now 11 and 13 and I have no idea why I didn’t give in sooner. DVDs in cars are the best thing since some guy came up with the idea to sell bread already sliced!
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By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:37:50 +0000

I really liked this post. It brought back lots of memories for me. My kids are now 31 and 26 and I almost miss what you’re experiencing right now.

I remember buying my daughters this BIG Lego set one year. They played with it for about 30 minutes before they were out the door to do something else. As I was picking up the Leggos, I started to put them together and had an absolutely marvelous time…playing with my kids toy. Kids teach us as much as we teach them, don’t you think:~)
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By: Urbanvox

Urbanvox — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:33:58 +0000

LOL!!!
THAT is priceless!!!!!

My son used to divide between big money and little money… and apparently the way to distinguish between the 2 categories was if it came in a big or small box…

It didn;t quite wirk as perfect as it should…
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By: Tara@Sticky Fingers

Tara@Sticky Fingers — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:45:43 +0000

Thank your lucky stars he at least played with the expensive toy.
My daughter used to sucker us into buying some fancy toy with her big brown eyes and a little cock of the head.
But she’d play with it for all of 5 minutes, throw it under the sofa then sit and play with the box it came in for 2 days.
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By: Lady Mama

Lady Mama — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:33:20 +0000

Very sweet. I avoid taking my son into shops for that reason. But it sounds like you handled the potential tantrum well.

And more importantly, you bought a Sally?! I’ve been looking all over Western Canada for one and there’s not a single one to be had. Bah.
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By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:17:53 +0000

I enjoy going to the store with my kids. Its one of the few times we spend time with each other outside the house. We make racecar noises as we take sharp turns in the basket.. My 3 y/o daughter and 20 m/o son haven't thrown a fit when it comes to wanting something. .-= Eric´s last blog ..The next Two Weeks.. =-.

By: SeattleDad

SeattleDad — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:09:46 +0000

I was one of those father's before Lukas was born too. Have bought lots of toys now but so far have avoided shopping at stores too much with him. I am only delaying the inevitable I think. Nice post. .-= SeattleDad´s last blog ..Aged Longer for Extra Flavor =-.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:39:12 +0000

Reading your post sure makes me feel better! I think we as parents need as much consoling as our little ones do, just for different reasons. I go back and forth asking myself "do I spoil my toddler too much, too little, too often, too seldom," and my husband is just the same. When she has meltdowns over wanting something and not getting it I beat myself up for leading her down this path. Perhaps if I could just explain it all better, then she wouldn't act up. But then again, she's a two-year-old, maybe she would act up no matter what? .-= Kimberly´s last blog ..What I Learned From My Blogging Vacation =-.