We've all done it...borrowed money from our kids.Without them knowing, no less. And so it goes when I found myself without any moolah and in desperate need of a Starbucks. I was at work and needed to jumpstart my brain after staying up till 11 the night before with my hand wrist-deep in a gigantic jar of trail mix WHILE DOING SITUPS. Hey, I multi-task.So, I made my way to the drive-thru of my beloved coffee shop when I realized I was without cash. Sure, I could have used a debit card, but hated to do so for such a small amount when I realized my oldest son keeps his Pacers wallet in my backseat. He never has much, but maybe enough to help mom out.Should I? What's a few dollars? I could always pay it back.I borrowed four ones, (though my co-hosts say to 'borrow' would imply that I asked for permission), paid for my joe and called it a day.A couple of days later, Griffin and I were running an errand when I heard him yell, "MOM! I've been ROBBED! I've been robbed by a robber!"Or...his mother.I certainly had good intentions of repaying the debt, but forgot. Then I had to explain my dilemma and told Griff his mom was extra tired and thanks to him, he saved the day. I figured making him the hero would get me out of this."Glad I could help out," Griff said. "But you owe me four dollars."
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Paid in Full...Eventually
We've all done it...borrowed money from our kids.Without them knowing, no less. And so it goes when I found myself without any moolah and in desperate need of a Starbucks. I was at work and needed to jumpstart my brain after staying up till 11 the night before with my hand wrist-deep in a gigantic jar of trail mix WHILE DOING SITUPS. Hey, I multi-task.So, I made my way to the drive-thru of my beloved coffee shop when I realized I was without cash. Sure, I could have used a debit card, but hated to do so for such a small amount when I realized my oldest son keeps his Pacers wallet in my backseat. He never has much, but maybe enough to help mom out.Should I? What's a few dollars? I could always pay it back.I borrowed four ones, (though my co-hosts say to 'borrow' would imply that I asked for permission), paid for my joe and called it a day.A couple of days later, Griffin and I were running an errand when I heard him yell, "MOM! I've been ROBBED! I've been robbed by a robber!"Or...his mother.I certainly had good intentions of repaying the debt, but forgot. Then I had to explain my dilemma and told Griff his mom was extra tired and thanks to him, he saved the day. I figured making him the hero would get me out of this."Glad I could help out," Griff said. "But you owe me four dollars."
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You are not alone!! My 14-month old daughter has a little piggy bank my wife bought her, because it "matched her room". Anyway, one morning, I was craving a Long's doughnut, which I would pick up on my way to work. I am suppose to be on a diet, so if I got money from the ATM, my wife would ask what I got money out for, becuase I never carry cash. So, after my wife left for work, I was left to get my daughter ready for day care. I searched the house for change so I could get my doughnut....the only change I could find that wasn't nickles was my daughters piggy bank....needless to say, I havent replaced the change yet. Besides, shes 14 months, will she really miss $1.25 in quarters?
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