The girls were ecstatic about the book fair being held at their school this week. Taking money to a STORE to spend it ALONE is like the most grown up feeling EVER. But handing my kids money and hoping they spend it wisely is a joke.
After this conversation with Laina it’s clear who they inherited their money smarts from.
Lord help us.
Lou Mello says
Loved it! This is sooooo funny. I think she has your talent for making just the right face for the situation, too.
Tina says
definately!
Mama Kat says
She may have been coached. “Okay Laina…now look at me like you’re soooo sad…like this!”
I’ll have her making videos in no time! ;)
tracy@sellabitmum says
Oh now that is adorable – AND she still has your money!
Mama Kat says
Part 2.
She came home the next day with a brand new book and ALL of the money. I was all, “Laina you were supposed to pay for that!” and she was all “The lady said I was ‘free to go'”…I have no idea what’s going on here, but Laina’s lack of money smarts seems to be paying off!
angel says
bwhahaha ummm go with her today and show her how that works mom. been there done that 3x over.
Tina says
Bahahahahahahhahaaaa!!
Gigi says
Oh bless her! That is too funny.
Arnebya says
Pesky dollars! (And um, those are MY thoughts as an adult when someone starts talking money/numbers, so I totally get it).
Jen says
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree does it?
Mama Kat says
Indeed it doesn’t.
Grams says
That’s so funny. My big brother used to trade my dimes for his nickels by telling me that nickels were better than dimes because they’re bigger. It took me a while to learn.
Mama Kat says
Oh yeah! My sister bribed me to clean her room for a dime when we were little and then she was all, “but WAIT…I’ll trade you that dime for this nickel! Look how much bigger it is!!”
Hahaha…manipulative siblings.
You bet I turned around and did the same things to MY little brother and sister.
Bossy Betty says
Give that child a credit card and stop making her think so much!
Jennifer says
Love this!
I HATE the book fair at school. You have to go with your kids at our school, and it is all kinds of crazy during book fair time.
Ali says
Please don’t even get me started about the book fair. My son is the same way. I’m going to have to get a job as a stripper to keep this kid in $1 bills so he can actually COUNT them.
Kim @ The Family Practice says
ha ha! yes, that is totally a good reason to become a stripper ;)
Mama Kat says
The book fair KILLS me! They know we can’t say no to these kids who come begging for money every day!
Laci says
Too cute. Aren’t they funny at that age. Boy will she learn quickly.
Alexandra says
You know, you and them, will love looking at these as they get older.
I remember taking my then 5 yr old to a Secret Santa shop. I gave him one twenty.
He came out with ONE HOT WHEEL.
Whuck, right?
He says, “all the other kids had so many dollars, you only gave me one.”
Kim @ The Family Practice says
Perfect! My son was “selling lemonade” – pretend mind you, and asked if I wanted some. Sure. “That will be five dollars” – he’s cut out for corporate I’ll tell you that much. $5 dollars! I didn’t even want to give him that much of my imaginary money. I have to start saving somewhere :)
Barb says
My son (when he was younger, he’s 12 going on 13) would have said, I wanted such and such books. And of course, he’d pick books that were out of his price range, so one of us would have to go to the book fair with him and write a check for several books (that I’m not too sure that he read!)!
Joanne says
I love this! My daughter recently had a school book fair and I was able to go along. One of the little girls there had a very limited amount of money, so, you know, we all make our choices. And since she didn’t have enough money left AFTER she bought the Justin Bieber poster, she went home with no books. I would not have wanted to be there when her mother discovered that. I know the schools have to make money, but if they really want to encourage kids to read, maybe they should nix the Justin Bieber posters. Very entertaining!
tori nelson says
Haha! A little worried her thought bubble with the llama-looking giraffe made total sense to me :)
Mama Kat says
Hahaha! That’s what my brain does when I don’t understand something too. ;)
S Club Mama says
LOL
Jessie Powell says
I spent this week working my kids’ book fairs!!! I have had to explain to I don’t know how many kids that point exactly. One kid seriously thought I was giving him a gift when I let him buy his $8 purchases with his two $5 bills AND I gave him change.
Mama Kat says
That is hilarious! I feel so bad for the parents volunteering at the book fair…I can’t even handle trying to help MY child understand…I can’t IMAGINE repeating myself over and over again! And I guarantee you my kids would have lit up that same way. They love getting money back!
Lisa says
LOL, we just had the same conversation at our house.
Gossip_Mom says
My 11yo had $60 when the bf came! I had to hide it from her till this thing was over. I told her I would take her to Books a Million well needless to say she managed to take $5 one day and $7 the next. She came back with a $3 book and bookmark one day (good Girl) then a mood ring and glitter pin the next time and they cost more! Now that darned fake ring is stuck on her hand bc it is too small.
Mama Kat says
Thank God you thought to hide it! My kids have been asking me for money EVERY DAY this week! Ummmm….no.
Christi says
Ha! Thanks for the laugh!
leah aka FFPMaMMa says
Oh my…that gave me a good chuckle. Am I counting right? She did have 3…3 bills! 2 ones and 1 five…So even if she was counting just the bills. I am so not there yet. Thank God! Thanks for the laugh…So…when you have given her the lesson and she has does get it, will you share the secret with us. I know you don’t like to do very many “how to’s”, but it may be worth it!
Mama Kat says
Okay that thought crossed my mind too! The only thing I can think is that the 5 in the corner screwed her up so royally bad that she just decided not to count it. Ha!
Kimberly says
My oldest was the same way!
Kristen says
You’ve done it again! This was hysterical! I love the expressions that Laina had on her face in each photo. Too much fun!!!
Susan in the Boonies says
Well done! You are a born actress! Your face is so expressive!
And your girlie is so cute!
Fun post!!!
Leighann says
I wish I still thought of money this way.
It would save me a lot of time in the return line.
Reviewer11 says
That’s funny, LOL!!!
Paula Kiger says
YES – I have completely been there with my kids, more my daughter than my son – she is still hesitant to take a $5 if she owes $3 – I know some places don’t have change but it’s more a conceptual thing. Weird.
Tara says
My oldest did the same thing, but with a claw-toy machine. Yes, the CCCLLLAAAWWW. I’m thinking I should use this to my advantage – like 2 quarters from the tooth fairy instead of a dollar? Maybe I can get her to clean her room for 14 pennies as opposed to 2 dollars?
Kisatrtle says
Hahahaha. My kid took those seven dollars and bought a book about how to care for her cat. We dont have a cat.
Rachel (Totally Ovar It) says
She is totally her mama’s daughter! Loved the conversation, loved the complete contradiction of a child.
Debra says
Okay I’m conevncid. Let’s put it to action.
Paulette says
Oh My! That is truly funny. And illustrations to go with, priceless.
jo@blog-diggidy says
sounds like the time my we were selling hot dogs for my dads boy scout troop and i was trying to make change for a quarter and couldn’t figure it out…LOL i don;t remember where it went wrong but it WENT VERY WRONG!!
Nicole @MTDLBlog says
Hahahhaha! Story board approach to this post. :-)