We were building a fort at the beach the other day.
Little J: Mommy I really think I am going to be a builder when I grow up.
Me: Sounds good.
Little J: But where will I get money to be one?
Me: People will pay you to build things for them.
Little J: I know that. But first I will need tools. Where do I get money for those?
Me: You will have to borrow it from a bank.
Little J: I see. They have too much?
Me: No, that is how banks make money. They lend you some when you need it and then as you make money, you return it. And pay extra for the service.
Little J: Can’t people I am building the houses for pay back my bank?
Me: Well they do, kind of. They pay you, you pay back the bank and if you are left with extra you pay yourself.
Little J: This is all very complicated. I have a better plan. I will ask daddy for money. Much easier. And I don’t have to pay him back either.
Clearly my son is following my business plan. That’s my boy!
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Twitter: babspinfrance
This was perfect! He’s figured it all out and so young! Way to go!
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I guess Daddy will have to keep working really hard
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He is perfect and very advanced for his years. His dream will follow him when he’s grown up if he remains focused. Lucky you!
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I just loved the way his mind was mulling this over. And…smart boy!
Love your business plan, Stasha! And he’s a quick learner, your little dude. Adorable shot of him yesterday!
I love a good plan! How I wish I could say, “We were building a fort at the beach the other day.” Sounds so much better than, “I was freezing my tail off the other day.”
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Now that is a good plan! What a smart little guy you are raising!
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Also the Mitt Romney plan! Maybe he should run for president.
We only take from family
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The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
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LOL. This is hilarious. What else are daddies for?
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Hahaha!!! You both are very smart
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Love it, so cute!!
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Thanks for the chuckle. He’s a very smart boy!!!
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Lol- he sure is thinking ahead! If I did that maybe I’d be on track… Have a great weekend!
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He’s brilliant!!!
A little while ago J2 asked me if he had to pay off the balance on his credit card if he was getting a new one since the other one was compromised. Really? Oi-vah.
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Excellent advice for everyone!
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That son of yours is a genius! Love this.
Twitter: rorybore
I just love conversations about money with children. Especially trying to explain how we will not be buying the $500 Lego Millenium Falcon — even if daddy does work. Because the other half is “time is money”, and mama cannot spare the extra 3 months it will take to assemble said Star Wars Lego.
thank goodness they can still be distracted for the low price of the Happy Meal toy.
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You silly, send it over, we will assemble it for you! The least we can do…
Daddy is always the best choice;)
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LOL I did not see this going this way. I cannot wait to have conversations like this with my own.
Nothing like a clever kid!