Comments on: Seven Things I Learned from My Daughter

By: Sunrunner

Sunrunner — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:30:52 +0000

If you're talking about accessories, have you looked at the Thomas the Tank Engine stuff yet??? Although I thing the Bratz dolls are truly bad. I told my daughter I refuse to buy her a toy that looks like someone I booked into jail the night before. Yeah, go figure, I'm the bad guy.

I don't understand how my kids can sleep in their beds with all the junk they want to store under their comforters, and when you ask them about it, all you get in return is the blank stare.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:45:56 +0000

Go ahead and laugh at my expense.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:45:12 +0000

It would be nice if they could stay in one place, wouldn't it?

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:44:24 +0000

Only time will tell if it's a positive influence or a negative one.

By: New Diva on the Blog

New Diva on the Blog — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:11:02 +0000

Laughing too hard to write!

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 12:15:51 +0000

I've only taken care of B fulltime once since he started walking and it was so tiring. He just kept running around and I was drained. But it was all worth it when he smiled at me and hugged me, then kissed me. Ü

I'm sure you felt the same.

By: Holly Schwendiman

Holly Schwendiman — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 19:04:39 +0000

Oh I'm just giggling at your lessons. And I'm also smiling really huge because you're open to learning them. :) What an amazing influence you have with your kids when you spend time with them.

Hugs,
Holly

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:21:01 +0000

Sometimes my son takes his sister's stuff (like a purse) and pretend it's for his super heroes.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:18:50 +0000

I've noticed the kids rarely want what actually is on sale. It sure would be cheaper if they did.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:17:35 +0000

Normally, I would put my foot down and say we have to go. But I felt bad she got stuck with me again.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:16:12 +0000

That's why I think my wife gave the Little Princess $2 — to torment me. Just enough to buy something, but not enough to buy what you really want.

By: Mama Duck

Mama Duck — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:48:43 +0000

ROTFL at the "man purse", now I'm glad I just have one little boy ;).

By: Vicky

Vicky — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:21:18 +0000

Love your post! I think she is bright. She drops the .99 because she knows how to get a sale… well, she's practicing. ;o)

By: Desert Songbird

Desert Songbird — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 23:18:42 +0000

And you wouldn't have it any other way. You're such a softie when it comes to those kids, especially when it comes to the Little Princess, I suspect.

By: dixiechick

dixiechick — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:11:56 +0000

You give my kids a dollar…they can agonize for an hour, at the dollar store, trying to pick one thing…I totally felt your Target pain…lol…I had four boys, so…I can't relate with the daughter thing…although, your description of her financial breakdown was very funny. She is a cutie! of course, all of your kids are! You are a great Dad!

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:07:47 +0000

Girl math seems to be a common theme here. I wonder if it works with donuts.

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 04:44:06 +0000

hehe. That is girl math. $8.99 IS 8 bucks!!!
Thanks for the kind comment on my blog.
I appreciate it.
xo.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:52:11 +0000

Those darn marketing people are always messing with shoppers' minds.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:51:36 +0000

I still have no idea why there are unopen cereal boxes in her bed.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:50:58 +0000

I'm thinking the same thing. $0.99 is zero dollars, right?

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:50:22 +0000

It's nice someone actually gets my humor.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:49:45 +0000

Too bad the Little Princess can't be like this when her brother and sister are around.

By: Daddy Forever

Daddy Forever — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:48:28 +0000

Eight kids! You have to be insane.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:10:23 +0000

I share #1 in common with your daughter. When Dave asks me how much something costs, I often forget about the cents…or the ones or tens. I kinda like to round it off.

"How much did that cost, honey?"

"$100."

In reality: $199.99.

It may be a woman thing. Or a shopper thing.

By: peepnroosmom

peepnroosmom — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:09:46 +0000

Girls don't look at the .99 cents part. That's just girls.
The worst gift anybody can give Peep is a $5.00 gift card to Target. Pure torture!
Even though she didn't look back, I'm sure she was very glad you dropped her off.
I think it's funny that Peep isn't the only kid whose bed is a junkyard.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:33:27 +0000

Hey, it looks like the money situation might workout for you. Now you can round down to the nearest dollar and pocket the rest right? You could have that Porsche in no time ;)

By: Doris Clark

Doris Clark — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:10:36 +0000

Your insight makes me chuckle!

Keep smilin!

By: amy

amy — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:59:42 +0000

What a neat post!!!! Sounds precious!

By: Chris H

Chris H — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 07:52:10 +0000

1. She is too bright! I only see the first number too. It's a girl thing.
2. Of course Mummy gave her $2 just to torment you!
3. I can sympathise, I have/am raising 4 daughters! and 4 sons!
4. Kids don't remember any day but NOW, when it comes to shopping.
5. She didn't look back cos it ain't "cool" Daddy.
6. Again, it's a girl thing! Well, small girl thing anyway, I only take my husband to bed nowdays!
7. Enjoy the NOW, and count your lucky stars she isn't a teenager….YET.
Have a lovely day mate.