|
|
mind slicing
Saturday with Devin 11/14/2005 6:11:28 AM Link | | Add commentDevin  | | Devin "C" buys a soda |
On Saturday, Devin and I ran errands. As he and I drove to the bank he begain to make his pitch for donuts. Not totally unreasonable since there is a Krispy Kreme shop right next to the bank. As we drove I talked with him about saving money and perhaps we should find some alternative to spending the money for donuts. My logic was based around 2 facts.
1. Donuts are expensive.
2. Donuts are not healthy fare.
His response was to say, "Papa, I don't want to talk about saving money today." As we drove into the back, I remembered something. The bank gives away donuts in the morning. I mentioned this saying that you can sometimes get what you want and not spend a lot or anything for it. At first Devin was quite happy, but then he realized that this would rule out a trip next door to get a box of donuts. He became sullen and defiant. When asked by the teller if he wanted a lollipop, he shook his head silently to the left and right. His quiet no speaking loudly. The teller remarked that he was such a good boy. HA! Then she asked if he wanted a donut. Again he replied with the silent no. Oh my he really is a good little boy. Ha!
Business over we walked toward the door. Devin realizing the clock was almost out - stopped and said. A free donut would be really good. He got one asked me if I wanted it - I said no. We sat, he munched and crunched. Then he gave me an eighth of his donut. He always has to share with me. As we walked out he said "we save money didn't we?"
From there we went Office Depot to look at a scanner. I ended up not buying one. Devin had a blast looking at the officer furniture. He inspected each piece - sitting behind the desk to see if it would work for him. The first "office" had a big leather chair. He said, " This is great,.." and rushed to the chair and look at the price tag - "No, too expensive it costs 400 (four zero zero)". As he would sit in one of the offices he would guesture for me to sit and we would pretend to be business people. finally in one sitting he said to me - "You're hired. I want you to work for me. But let me tell you something, you better not mess up".
Our next stop was the grocery store. We shopped carefully from the list that grandma had written. Devin was in charge of the list. He made sure that I got each item on the list. Then he scanned all the items and bagged each item.
We bought a soda and sat outside in front on the Albertson's on a bench that claims the bench is made up of 1500 (or so) plastic bags. We sat and talked. I had my camera and took a few shots of our surroundings and more of Devin. I'll post a few here for his fan club.
| | |
 |
