The child knows exactly where the Cars 2 toys are located and promptly picked out exactly which one he wanted to take home. It was a tiny Finn McMissile and he talks! The problem is that Finn costs almost $8 and we need to be really careful with our money right now so we can get a new house soon. I held my ground, even though it was really, really hard to say 'no' to his adorable (remember, he's still just 2) begging. He kept saying, "Please, mom...PLEASE buy?" I talked to him again at eye level, explaining that I would like to buy him the toy but that I don't have enough money for it this time. I tried telling him that maybe he could get it for his birthday like Alex got presents for his birthday. Unfortunately, the logic of the situation didn't change the fact that he really wanted it!
When it was time to go I asked if he wanted to put it back on the shelf or if he wanted me to do it. I counted to three and it hadn't been replaced, so I had to pry the car from his tiny hands and put it back on the shelf. He did all he could to squirm out of my arms, wailing in a broken-hearted way (not the same kind of crying as a spoiled kid fit). He was crying big giant tears. It was so sad and it was really all I could do not to buy it for him (but, see, I'm a smart Mom and didn't give in which will make it easier for him to believe it when I tell him 'no' in the future). He cried the whole way out and kept trying to tell me what he wanted. I just kept whispering that I know he wants that car really, really bad but I can't buy it for him today. At one point he yelled, "Listen! Want car!"
Renewed energy went into the crying and again he tried to squirm away from me when we got to the check stand...and when we reached the doors to exit...and again when we got to the van. As we were driving away Alex was trying to distract him with something he thought was funny. Avery's response: "Not funny. Me sad!" Well, Avery, me sad, too! I wish I could have spoiled you today!
