Today we bought Gracie an elephant at Goodwill. She saw the elephant in the stuffed animal bin and it was two dollars. I was in the process of telling her I would think about it when an announcement came over the loud speaker that all toys and stuffed animals were now fifty percent off.
So Gracie got the elephant.
Later in the day, Gracie says,
"Mommy, elephants like to be scratched on their backs."
"Elephants like to be rided on. They can take you somewhere."
"Elephants only eat nuts."
"Mommy can we get a real elephant?"
This girl is too smart! First she points out that elephants are affectionate, then argues for their usefulness, and makes it clear that they are low maintenance (in that they "only" eat nuts). Only after making her points clear does she reveal her real intent: Elephant ownership.
Oh my!
So Gracie got the elephant.
Later in the day, Gracie says,
"Mommy, elephants like to be scratched on their backs."
"Elephants like to be rided on. They can take you somewhere."
"Elephants only eat nuts."
"Mommy can we get a real elephant?"
This girl is too smart! First she points out that elephants are affectionate, then argues for their usefulness, and makes it clear that they are low maintenance (in that they "only" eat nuts). Only after making her points clear does she reveal her real intent: Elephant ownership.
Oh my!
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