Dear Ellie,
I have to share just a glimpse of an afternoon with you as a 4 year
old.
Final Thoughts: There is always humor in our day.
You were invited to your friend’s birthday party so off we
went to find her a present. Here’s
how our shopping excursion looked in sequential order:
1.
While driving to the store, you told me “We
should get her a dog toy.” I asked
why should we get her a dog toy especially if she doesn’t have a dog. You giggled and replied, “Oops I meant
a toy dog.” Those kinds of word
inversions do make the statement completely different!
2.
As soon as we arrived at Home Goods, you
suggested “How about this?” referencing the display of soap dishes and
dispensers (granted they were beautiful with mosaic designs). “Or how about these?” you said as we
passed the birdhouse table (which actually was a cool idea, except your friend
and their family are waiting for their house to be built so they are in a
temporary spot). I think your goal
was to conquer and leave as fast as you could!
3.
“This looks cool. I think it’s a pooper scooper,” you mentioned aloud as you
passed mechanical arms in the toy department. I didn’t correct you, as I didn’t think this little girl
would particularly like the toy however you use it.
4.
“This is perfect,” you said as you were clearly
nearing the end of your patience.
It was a Little Tykes family set that said for ages 1-5 and I pointed
that out. You responded, “Well, it
says for 5 year olds and she is going to turn 5 on her birthday so we should
just hurry and get it.” I told you
that I thought she would quickly outgrow it as you discarded it grumpily.
5.
Then you found the rocking chairs for girls- one
in polka dot pink and the other leopard print (each were over $100). “This is definitely what we should get
her!” you exclaimed as you were lounging in a zebra patterned one. I agree, your friend would love it but
it was way out of our price range.
6.
Then you got distracted with the pet department
across the aisle. You found a
plush stuffed dachshund toy that squeaked when you hugged it. Again, I heard you say, “This is it!”
7. You got reigned back in on the toy side when you
saw a diary with an LED light (the idea was that you wrote down your feelings
in invisible ink until the black light was shown over it revealing the
secrets). Although it was another
pretty neat thought, the journal was more for a six or seven year old and I
wasn’t sure if your friend was writing full sentences about her daily routines
yet.
Despite the thread of a dog gift
throughout our errand, we found a princess book themed present instead.
And Ellie, I was so proud of you-
you didn’t ask for one thing while we were in the store proving just how grown
up you are becoming. As a final
stop, we ran into Petco for cat food and you happily looked around the store
(as it’s the closest thing we have to a zoo).
I hope your friend likes her gift
just as much as I loved shopping with you for it!
Love you Ellie, Mom
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