Anna's New Tablet

Anna wanted an Ipod long ago.  Mom likes to make the kids wait.  The older kids like the younger kids to wait (as they authoritatively explain to said younger child why they can't have things any differently than what they got).  I am so grateful for kids that can all of us remember the "rules of the family."  Sometimes I forget little details (like when a kid is really allowed to have an Ipod). 

So, Anna waited.

And waited.

And waited.

She did save her money though, because she didn't quite know what to do with it.

In the meantime, Anna used my old Iphone to snapchat  her friends.

And, the time finally came for Anna to be an Ipod owner.  But, she wanted the Ipod 5.  Lots of money.  She found a great deal on Ebay that seemed too good to be true-too bad it shipped from Hong Kong and was from a brand new seller...

What to do.  Not enough money to buy what she really wanted.  Tim suggeted a tablet.  No, that couldn't be brought to school.  But, after weighing her options, anna found th Tablet to be a very good option.  Good brand, older version, which gave her a good price.  Yea!!

After counting her money AT LEAST 20 times (no exxageration), Anna proudly announced she had enough!  Tim got to take her for her "grade reward night" to pick it out.  I got to go that morning with Anna to make sure the price hadn't changed

And, we all got to hear an hour-by-hour countdown before Anna could get her Tablet.

So satisfying to a parent. 

So satisfying.