Jake fixes his attention like a laser beam on the latest affections of his little 6 year old self. He is single minded, decidedly type A (hmmmm, wonder how that happened) and the most focused little kid I’ve ever seen. He’s been on a Wall E kick since spring break when we went on vacation and he discovered the little character on the trailers of the Ratatouille video. Coincidentally, it was the same time I met San Diego Momma, Steph, MommyPie and so many others who have drug me right into the blogosphere.
See any parallels?
I digress.
Anyway, this kid wants nothing more than the super ’spensive Wall E robot for Christmas. He’s wanted it since he first heard of the character, and makes me help him Google it and do searches on YouTube so he can see it in action. Wanting to be conservative, I suggested that we not preorder it, thinking it would go on sale closer to Christmas. Instead, I have watched the price go up, not down, as Disney decided to limit production because of the economy.
And so I ask, is it worth it? Do I really want my son to have a robot that is so sophisticated that I’m a little scared of it? What if it makes him a geek? We could get him the cheap one, but he’d totally know the difference. Michael and I have been debating this for the last few days. Is it too much for a six year old?
Jake hasn’t spoke of the beloved toy for awhile now. And then tonight, there was this prayer.
“Dear Jesus, I wish I had Remote Control Wall E but I don’t. I wanted to have it sooner, but I’m working on the money. I’m also happy that Halloween’s coming up.”
Now what am I supposed to do? And just for good measure, he got back out of bed and whispered in my ear, “mom, I’m never going to forget that I love you.”
I’m thinking that we should help Santa do his part to support the economy. Don’t you think?
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Go for it.
He’s a little boy and you may help him create a memory that lasts forever.
What we did when Jake wanted one of those Power Wheels things with the motors last year (like $200-$300) we told him that Santa said he can have that one big things or a bunch of the little things he wants. He said he wanted a bunch of little things.
We ended up picking up a Power Wheels thing at a garage sale for $40. With new wheels it cost about $100 when all was said and done, so he ended up with everything he wanted…eventually.
Good luck, it’s so hard when you love watching the wonder and excitement yet want to teach them good values as well.
By Kim @ What's That Smell? on 10.21.08 3:52 am | Permalink
It’s almost like you have to at this point…especially since he’s wanted it for so long and still hasn’t changed his mind.
Have you looked on ebay for it? I always find new in the box things there for cheaper then you can get in the stores.
By Amy on 10.21.08 4:38 am | Permalink
In 20 years what will matter more, the memory or a life lesson that doesn’t make entire sense to a 6 year old?!
I love that you are waiting for Christmas and not a parent who just buys on a whim…in fact that sums up so much of what I love about you
(along with about 20 other things of course)
By Katrina on 10.21.08 6:27 am | Permalink
This is so exactly how I would reason this thing out and? The same conclusion I’d have drawn.
By Steph on 10.21.08 6:36 am | Permalink
Sounds like a great Christmas present to me — one he’ll probably remember forever.
For months now, whenever MP asks for something I have to say, “put it on your list …”
I’ll let Santa deal with it.
By mommypie on 10.21.08 1:36 pm | Permalink
Gosh. It would be hard to turn that one down. Especially since he has been “working on the money.” So cute. I think he would be disappointed with the cheaper one…
sounds like you have a consensus here in the comments.
By Amanda - The Mom Crowd on 10.22.08 10:16 am | Permalink
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