Me: So… what do you want for Christmas this year?
My Precocious Daughter: I’m so glad you asked! I’d like a 160 GB Video IPOD.
Me: Hmmm… <click> <click> <click> …those are a little pricey. Can you think of something less expensive?
My Precocious Daughter: C’mon Dad. They’re really cool. Besides, that’s the only thing I want.
Me: How bout one of these little Nanos. They’re cute.
My Precocious Daughter: That won’t hold all my music.
Me:
My Precocious Daughter:
Me:
My Precocious Daughter: It’s all I want.
Me: Mmmrpph. How ‘bout we look on Craig’s List and maybe find you a used one.
My Precocious Daughter: I don’t want a USED one! I want a shiny NEW one!
Me:
My Precocious Daughter:
Me: Can you think of anything else?
My Precocious Daughter: Tell you what; just take the amount of cash that you’re willing to spend on me, and put it in my stocking. How’s that?
Welcome back!
Of note, she did want the money to “buy her friends gifts” which didn’t make much sense, but thoughtful at least.
I quit checking, it’s been so long! We’re glad you’re not blogcotting us any longer.
Regarding Chelsea. I can hear that whole conversation, with all the facial expressions, meaningful pauses, the ‘tone’…
miss you!!!