Katie's turn....

Well, since I posted so much about Paige last time, it's time for a Katie story.
When we were at Build-a-Bear last week she showed a bit of her evil genius side. When she wants something, she'll go for it. She will analyze the situation and try to determine her best course of action. You can see steam coming out her ears. Should I throw a temper tantrum? Should I cry? Beg? Plead? That always works with Auntie Carol-"but I really really want it!" Or be sneaky? The sneaky side won out last Wednesday....

Katie: "Mom, I really really want these shoes for my bear! They're so cute!"
Of course they were. Clear plastic heels with pink trim. What could be more Katie than that?
Mom and then Dad too: "No Katie, we're getting enough today-maybe you can ask Santa."
Well that wasn't nearly good enough. So what does the evil genius do?
She licks her fingers-makes sure we have eye contact while she is doing this-and grabs the package the shoes are in.
Katie: "Mom-I licked my fingers, then touched this, so now we HAVE to buy it"
I knew she wasn't sure this would work. It was written all over her face. She had that "I am giving it shot, what do I have to lose, but please please please work" look on her face.
Mom: "Sorry Katie, it isn't like food you know!"

I am not sure how we got out of there without the shoes and without a temper tantrum, but we did. Talk about thinking outside of the box!

Kristin