After moving into the new house, we had lots and lots of trips to Ikea or Lowes. So the kids got very tired of both of those stores. It was a hot summer and we were being very frugal... For $4 (including tax) I was able to go from the "mean mom" to the "nice mom." Thx IKEA!
It was worth the mess for all the smiles and happy kids I got it the end. Truth is, I really do enjoy the kids. I want to make them happy. But you can't always get them everything they want. They don't always expect something, and most of the time, they do deserve a treat :)
I like to be the nice mom all the time... I just need NICE kids all the time too :) Easy, right?