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I'm still smirking at this one. I had the day off today and so the family and I went to our local mall to do a little shopping. We were about an hour and a half into it when the kids starting hammering me to take them for the pretzel I apparently agreed to (funny thing, never even remember them asking me in the first place). But with them bouncing off the walls and my wife still finishing things up on her end (and no, not looking to put the blame on her as I went first today), I said I'd take the 3 of them to the pretzel stand. Pretty funny, walked the entire mall until we finally found it and right before we ordered, I realized I had no cash...only the credit card. Now I really don't like using the credit card for small purchases (don't ask me why, just one of those quirky things) and might have expressed my disappointment a bit too loud as my 7 year old daughter (carrying a purse and an old wallet of mine) said "no problem, daddy. I have money." After doing a double take, she told me she had $15 (the Tooth Fairy has been a frequent visitor this year) and again, would be happy to loan me some money.
So I borrowed $5 and bought the pretzels. My son (nearly 5) witnessed the whole thing and still thanked me for the pretzel...which I found quite humorous. But my question to those with older children, does it really happen this fast?
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When we moved into our new house last year, we were able to paint my son's room a nice blue. We had also picked out our daughter's color back then...bright pink...but for whatever the reason, we just finally painted the room today. And is it pink. Now I'm sure once we get the furniture back in there, some posters on the wall, it will dim the intensity of the color...at least that's my hope.
But I guess it doesn't matter what I think because my daughter loves it...and really, that's all that matters to me.
Dr. Jeremy
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THAT'S PRETTY NEAT DR. JEREMY, MY DAUGHTER'S ROOM IF A BRIGHT PINK TOO! I'M SURE SHE LOVES IT, I KNOW MY LITTLE GIRL DOES!! AFTER ALL THE HAPPINESS OF OUR CHILDREN IS THE MOST IMPORTANT. WISHING YOU A BLESSED DAY!! SINCERLY, Theresa
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When we moved into our house the little girl that lived there before had her room pepto pink and you had to squint when you walked in. The old owners said they had to find the same color for their new house because she loved it so much.
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PINK IS AN ASWASOME FOR A LITTLE GIRL, I KNOW SHE WILL LOVE IT, GLAD YOU TOOK OUT TIME TO DO IT FOR HER...
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Lisa picked out a soft pink for the new baby - at least that's what she thought from the paint chip. Oops, it's really bright, but heck it has faded or we all have gotten used to it. It is kinda nice on a really cloudy day when the world is gray. I hope you come to love it or at least live with it.
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my little sister's room with pink too. silly girls.
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When I was a nanny the girl I watched at a BRIGHT pink room. I'm talking magenta pink. Even when we put stuff on the walls etc the color didn't dim. It was so bright I couldn't go into her room without getting a headache. What made it even more difficult was that she loved being read to in her room. I couldn't do it. I use to bribe her with anything to be able to read her a story in the living room.
I hope the pink-ness of the room dulls for you.
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thank you to everyone for the wonderful insight and words of encouragement. Funny thing, one day later either I'm enjoying the color more or just proud that I (and my wife) painted it ourselves.
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Aww Dr J when she leaves for college and you look at those faded pink walls (if they havent been painted again)you will remember how excited she was that she had her very own pink room..all hers painted with love by mom and dad!
Savour the moment cause the teen years creep up fast!
Tomorrow I will see my brother walk across the stage and receive his Ph.D. in Political Economy and Public Policy...and I couldn't be prouder. Not only will it serve as the culmination of nearly 7 years of hard work, but it will truly represent a lifetime achievement of which there have been many ups and downs. And I will be honored to be able to watch his moment in the sun, for he has earned it.
Congratulations brother.
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That is so awesome. You sound so proud. Have a wonderful celebration!
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Congrats to your brother that's great, hugs-Stephanie
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That's great news. 7 years! That's dedication that deserves recognition.
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I BET IT FEELS GOOOOOOD...HV FUN!!!!!
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Hi Dr. Jeremy,
If your brother is anything like you, he is pretty terrific. Congratulations to all of you and have a great time.
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woohoo give him a huge smoochie from all of us here on DS!
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What an amazing achievement! I like reading positive journal entries like this one. Check out my last two pictures, we finally "officially" adopted our baby Elizabeth here in the US. We have already adopted her officially in Guatemala. She needed to be officially adopted in both countries. She is a good little girl, keeps us smiling all the time...
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Have a wonderful celebration
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Hey that great news - All the best with the celebrations
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it does Dr J!!! ehmily even says to me mum dont worry about pocket money this week i know we are a but tight for cash...kids can really suprise you..especially when they start packing your bags for the old folk's home :P
mind you Ehmily will also will constantly remind me that i owe her $5 until i pay it back lol kids sheesh they make good loan sharks :D
thanks for sharing Dr J!!!
xoxShelly and the kidsxox
mumofthree
sorry wrote will twice MY BAD!
mumofthree
it sure does!!!!!!!!! I have a 13 year old who can sit on cash he makes for months. He may get a buck or two here or there for doing small jobs around the house and around the neighborhood and slowly nickeling and diming me for lunch money etc. In July he went to camp with the Boy Scouts. As I was pulling out cash to give him as spending money, he kindly alerted me that "my petty cash wasn't needed." He managed to save 300 bucks over the last 10 months for spending at camp....
NickNicksmommykitkat
Yep it sure does!! Amazing isnt it!!
bsu
Yea, lol. It actually does. This WAS quite humorous by the way.
CloudStrife
cute story Poor daddy had no money, Good thing your daughter bailed you out of that one. Kids grow up so fast these days hugs to all-Stephanie
CoolGal
AMAZING & CUTE : )
SimplyJT
that really was a great story. i NEVER carry cash. always use debit. my 4 year old ALWAYS has 'more coins' than i.
congratulations to your brother, as well, and to your little one's pink room (you'll adjust? :-)
your family must be proud of everyone's success...and so nice that in the midst of your success you take such a wonderful amount of time to give back.
j.
beephobia
that was awasome, you must be very proud of her, and you and your wife raisd a great kid.
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