I guess it's time to start having those talks. The talks that I haven't been looking forward to. That I've been a little scared of. I thought I would have a little more time. I see I was wrong. Yes, it's time to start talking with MrMan about money. A topic I feel I have not enough of a grasp of, but feel that it is important to discuss so that he will make wise decisions.
Last night, it became apparent that he knows, at least to some extent, how money is used. For example, one can stick it in a machine with a claw hand, and for some people (though not his parents), the result is a toy. MrMan kept trying to get Sam to put more money in the machine, recognizing that the metal circles make the claw hand go. Though not recognizing that Sam didn't have any more of the right size of metal circle.
This morning, in my parents' room, MrMan found some change. He picked it up, while pointing out to MamanJan his "moneys." The boy is a big fan of the plural, and uses it appropriately. For example, when clarifying that it's not book he wants, it's books. Where he learned the word, I don't know, but if he knows the word money, I figure it's time to start talking about money.
Posted by Shokufeh at July 24, 2007 01:42 PMThat was MY change he found on the floor in our bedroom!
Posted by: Pop at July 24, 2007 02:16 PMIs the money stage coming that quickly??? I'm not ready for it.
Posted by: FFG at July 26, 2007 09:38 AMThose claw hands are evil. They're like crack for kids. Once they experience it, they don't want to stop. Before long, they and their families would be destitute on the street, every last quarter spent on the elusive fix of some low-grade toy.
And my kids are major change-horders. I have to hide all my money up above kiddy-reach. Occasionally, I forget, and they whisk it away with greedy delight, never to be seen again.
Posted by: Slimbolala at July 27, 2007 09:33 AMI've noticed that Chicagoans have a propensity for making things plural when its unnecessary. Perhaps a bit of Chicago got wedged in his bloodstream last time he was here?
"Hey, Moms. I'm going to the stores to spend my moneys."
Posted by: Cinnamon at August 3, 2007 05:27 PM