The kids are out of school today, so we spent a little time thinking about Halloween costumes. My 11 year old asked me, at one point, "do you think they have rubber brains at Dollar Tree?"
And I couldn't decide whether to be alarmed that he's gross, or proud that he's frugal.
LOL! My 7 yo recently told me he wants to work at Dollar Tree when he grows up. I'm imparting such lofty goals in my children...
Posted by: Carletta | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Be proud that he's frugal. He's eleven; he'll be gross either way. :)
Posted by: Erica | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:03 PM
LOL! Go with pride -- atta boy. LOVE the Dollar Tree!
Posted by: Danielle | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:07 PM
When I was around his age I used to "suggest" we buy things at the Dollar Tree all the time - I figured out that my mom would be more likely to get me something that I didn't need and wouldn't care about in a week for a dollar at the Dollar Tree than somewhere else.
Posted by: My Precious Pennies | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:22 PM
Hey, it's not so bad - he didn't ask for real brains.
Posted by: A&EMom | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:37 PM
If he's gonna get rubber brains, might as well be frugal about it.
Posted by: Veggiemomof2 | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 06:40 PM
Frugal.
Posted by: susieshomemade | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 07:06 PM
LOL! The Dollor Tree rocks!
Posted by: Heather | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Be proud that he's frugal! Too funny...and definitely a typical boy!
Posted by: Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 07:26 PM
You remind me of a dilemma I had in a conversation with my son. He was musing about what he should be when he grows up. I enthusiastic replied that it's so exciting to think about all the things he could choose from. I told him he should pick something he loves. He quickly responded, "Then I'm going to work at McDonald's!"
Posted by: Dawn | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 07:46 PM
PROUD, PROUD, PROUD! Gotta love that kind of creativity! ALL boy! :)
Posted by: Sarah @ Short Stop | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Proud for sure. My girls think the thrift store hangs the moon. Love it.
Posted by: Marla Taviano | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 09:30 PM
Hmmm, tough call. I think both! Might I ask what he is planning on doing with rubber brains?
Posted by: MamaHenClucks | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 09:32 PM
Shannon,
You must read my post of a few days ago about fake brains from the Halloween store....
http://itsadogandponyshow.blogspot.com/2008/10/um-yea-i-guess-i-spoke-too-soon-or.html
Posted by: Kim H. | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Ok, your response is just plain FUNNY! I'd go with the proud, and proud of yourself for noticing!
:0)
~robin
Posted by: robin | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Absolutely: frugal. Be proud.
Posted by: patois | Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Speaking of Dollar Tree... I was in a lab recently for a blood test and it was decorated for Halloween. The lab tech told me she had found "bloody fingerprints" in Dollar Tree that she loved but thought it might be a little too much to put in the office. Funny.
Posted by: Rusty | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 12:47 AM
LOL. Mom, you've done a great job...
Posted by: sometimessophia | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 07:10 AM
Very funny! I have a gross and frugal boy myself. He prefers Dollar Tree toys to the really expensive things. Every Christmas, it seems like the cheap stuff I buy for the stocking entertains him WAY more than the other (more expensive) stuff. I guess I need to foster that frugal spirit even more! Love it!!!
Posted by: megan@Hold it Up to the Light | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 08:12 AM
My daughter too is thinking frugal and compassion this Halloween.
Daughter Youngest: I'm going to go to two million houses this Halloween!!
Daughter Eldest: You couldn't eat all that candy! It would go stale!
Daughter Youngest: Whatever I don't eat, I'll give to a hobo.
P.S. - Saw you in Compassion mag. Wonderful!!
Posted by: Francie | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 08:35 AM
hahahahahahah...frugality would win for me!
Posted by: Sarah | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 11:15 AM
He's a boy after my own heart! Dollar Tree was my WFMW when you themed Kitchen Management; you can get the best deals on kitchen stuff there. :o)
Blessings, Whitney
Posted by: Whitney @ Baby Tunnel Exodus | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 02:38 PM
I cracked up at that. I would be proud personally!!!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 06:18 PM
I just found your blog through Jen's site. You have a cute blog.
WOOOOOOOO PIG SOOIE!!
Posted by: Amy | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 08:35 PM
cracking up here...i think its great...BTW i have to ask...how did the rocks ever make it to your dryer? I totally understand how stonewashed came into being Tanner leaves at least a handful of rocks in every pocket he has available. i have spent an hour digging gravel out of my washer in the last two days....lol
Steff
Posted by: Steffj89 | Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 10:45 PM
Hey, just happened to see a rubber brain costume at Walmart today. 16.99!
Posted by: Brooke | Friday, October 17, 2008 at 10:22 PM
Rubber brains? Sounds like he has one rockin' costume in mind!
Posted by: Whiney Momma | Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 07:17 AM