A Fruity Gabeism...

We are in the process of planning our first big family vacation. We are heading to Disney in September. I thought it would be a good idea to keep the kids involved in the planning... specifically the need to and benefit of saving money for something you want.

As we sat at the table eating lunch, I brought up the trip and started asking about things they might want to do and characters they might want to meet. After all the "I wants" were out, I explained that the trip was a big expense and that we would all need to save money to make it happen. I said that there would be no more weekly toy purchases every time we go to Walmart and I said we would be cutting our eating-out events signficantly. I then said that we can save money at home too by doing things like being sure to shut off the lights when we leave a room. At that point, my husband Steven raised his hand - fifth grade style - and asked, "What about if someone is still in the room?" I said, "Yes, Steven. that is a good point. If someone is in the room, we can leave the lights on." Gabe then took daddy's lead and raised his hand high. I said, "Yes Gabe. What is your question?" And, he asked, "Ummm, can we eat pineapple?"

That's my Gabe. : )