The kids are out of school today, so we spent a little time thinking about Halloween costumes. My 11 year old asked me, at one point, "do you think they have rubber brains at Dollar Tree?"
And I couldn’t decide whether to be alarmed that he’s gross, or proud that he’s frugal.
Rocks In My Dryer 
LOL! My 7 yo recently told me he wants to work at Dollar Tree when he grows up. I’m imparting such lofty goals in my children…
Be proud that he’s frugal. He’s eleven; he’ll be gross either way. 🙂
LOL! Go with pride — atta boy. LOVE the Dollar Tree!
When I was around his age I used to “suggest” we buy things at the Dollar Tree all the time – I figured out that my mom would be more likely to get me something that I didn’t need and wouldn’t care about in a week for a dollar at the Dollar Tree than somewhere else.
Hey, it’s not so bad – he didn’t ask for real brains.
If he’s gonna get rubber brains, might as well be frugal about it.
Frugal.
LOL! The Dollor Tree rocks!
Be proud that he’s frugal! Too funny…and definitely a typical boy!
You remind me of a dilemma I had in a conversation with my son. He was musing about what he should be when he grows up. I enthusiastic replied that it’s so exciting to think about all the things he could choose from. I told him he should pick something he loves. He quickly responded, “Then I’m going to work at McDonald’s!”
PROUD, PROUD, PROUD! Gotta love that kind of creativity! ALL boy! 🙂
Proud for sure. My girls think the thrift store hangs the moon. Love it.
Hmmm, tough call. I think both! Might I ask what he is planning on doing with rubber brains?
Shannon,
You must read my post of a few days ago about fake brains from the Halloween store….
http://itsadogandponyshow.blogspot.com/2008/10/um-yea-i-guess-i-spoke-too-soon-or.html
Ok, your response is just plain FUNNY! I’d go with the proud, and proud of yourself for noticing!
:0)
~robin
Absolutely: frugal. Be proud.
Speaking of Dollar Tree… I was in a lab recently for a blood test and it was decorated for Halloween. The lab tech told me she had found “bloody fingerprints” in Dollar Tree that she loved but thought it might be a little too much to put in the office. Funny.
LOL. Mom, you’ve done a great job…
Very funny! I have a gross and frugal boy myself. He prefers Dollar Tree toys to the really expensive things. Every Christmas, it seems like the cheap stuff I buy for the stocking entertains him WAY more than the other (more expensive) stuff. I guess I need to foster that frugal spirit even more! Love it!!!
My daughter too is thinking frugal and compassion this Halloween.
Daughter Youngest: I’m going to go to two million houses this Halloween!!
Daughter Eldest: You couldn’t eat all that candy! It would go stale!
Daughter Youngest: Whatever I don’t eat, I’ll give to a hobo.
P.S. – Saw you in Compassion mag. Wonderful!!
hahahahahahah…frugality would win for me!
He’s a boy after my own heart! Dollar Tree was my WFMW when you themed Kitchen Management; you can get the best deals on kitchen stuff there. :o)
Blessings, Whitney
I cracked up at that. I would be proud personally!!!
I just found your blog through Jen’s site. You have a cute blog.
WOOOOOOOO PIG SOOIE!!
cracking up here…i think its great…BTW i have to ask…how did the rocks ever make it to your dryer? I totally understand how stonewashed came into being Tanner leaves at least a handful of rocks in every pocket he has available. i have spent an hour digging gravel out of my washer in the last two days….lol
Steff
Hey, just happened to see a rubber brain costume at Walmart today. 16.99!
Rubber brains? Sounds like he has one rockin’ costume in mind!