Look, I know saying no can be real hard (trust me!) and anyone who's had to explain to a 2 year-old that, no, "real live" ponies do not sleep in big girl beds, would probably agree.
[cringe]
Then, my kids started getting older and, well, I seemed to have forgotten what it was like…making them happy, I mean.
"But, So-and-So goes to Disney every summer!"
From something as simple as buying clothes and video games, to being invited to elaborate birthday parties and watching our neighbors take out small loans, just so that their kids can have that dream wedding…er…I mean, sweet sixteen?
In my experience, walking that fine line between cheap and frugal, for quite a few years now, overindulgence isn't the problem.
"You NEVER let me do…go…get…anything I want!!!"
It's the guilt that beats down my parenting mojo, every time!
I have the extreme pleasure of being the 1st stop on the TLC Book Tour for March 2010, featuring Give Me, Get Me, Buy Me, by Donna Corwin.
So, who's in charge at your house?
C'mon over to my Shopping Blog and let's talk — 'cawse, I also have a couple of books to share, with you, too!
© 2010 This Full House – All Rights Reserved.