Most Kids Just Sell Lemonaide
I have a rule that I always have followed. That rule is, no matter what a kid is hocking on the sidewalk, be it watered down Kool-Aide, pet rocks, or girl scout cookies, I buy it. To me, this is a way that I celebrate childhood and encourage the future entrepreneurs of America to sally forth. It gives happy karma. Good vibes, mojo, juju- whatever you want to call it, it is just the right thing to do.
Today I broke my rule.
We were headed off of the base when I spied two little girls set up on the curbside with a for sale sign. I came to a screeching halt (this was not a pedestrian area) rolled down my window and started mentally counting the change and small bills in my wallet. The girls looked very hopeful and excited that finally someone had stopped to check out their wares. Then I saw the sign: Baby Guinea Pigs For Sale $15. I kid you not.
I had to drive away. I have no need for a baby guinea pig right now, aside from as cat food. While I’m sure Lissy would enjoy a little “pig tartare” practicality forced me to smile and say, “I’ll think about it.” Which I did. With a big resounding NO at the end of every thought.
I must say, I am very grateful my children can’t read.
This just cracked me up! Great blog!
Hugs,
Robyn
www.happyhouseofhaas.blogspot.com
Comment by Robyn — February 21, 2008 @ 11:30 pm
ROFLMBO! That’s just hysterically funny yet very disturbing…! I don’t know which will win me over in the end. Probably the feeling of “what a strange thins for parents to let their children do!”
Comment by Zarah — February 21, 2008 @ 11:52 pm
oh dear!! Good call on the pass!
Comment by Amie — February 22, 2008 @ 8:56 am
Wow, I can’t believe their parents let them sell those things on the street corner. I am the type of person though that thinks that mice, rats and guinea pigs are vile rodents. Definately a good call passing that up.
Comment by Erin — February 22, 2008 @ 10:11 am
meanie….*winks*
Comment by Erica — February 22, 2008 @ 1:56 pm
Not your average lemonade, but I wonder how else kids are going to get rid of the pet guinnea pigs’ babies. Would the thoughts have been different if kids were selling puppies?
Comment by Ellie — February 23, 2008 @ 7:19 am