We took the kids to the mall this weekend to see Santa, get the obligatory photo, and let them go on the overpriced train ride. Then we took them to Target to shop for each other. Whilst Dad browsed the electronics department, I took them one at a time to choose gifts for one-another.
The boy shopped like a guy:
Me: "What do you think your sister would like?"
Him: "I think she would like a car or a toy gun."
Me: "How about we look in the Barbie/Pony aisle?"
Him: "She would like this Barbie Car."
Me: "That Barbie car is $75.00, lets look for something more reasonable. Look ^ up ^"
Him: "Just get her one of those Ponies with a stick on its head."
Me: "You mean a unicorn?"
Him: "Whatever, can we go get something to eat?"
The girl saw a million things she'd like to get... for herself. I was so frustrated as to why the kids kept choosing such high priced items, then I figured it out. Those jerks in marketing but the high-dollar, cool-looking items at kid-eye level. As soon as I picked them up to rational-eye-level, they chose rational items.
I can't wait until they are old enough to use their own money and shop for themselves!
After everyone was done, I noticed there were 5 blu-ray movies in the cart. Also, the free sample of chocolate was all over the toddler's face and dress. Whatever, collateral damage of shopping with the whole family. Yay-lunch!
No comments:
Post a Comment