Every family has one. You know, the one who can't throw anything away. The one who wants to save everything, just in case...! In my family there are at least 2 - so far. And it drives me nuts. Tom and Avery are two peas in a pod when it comes to "collecting" things. Avery is the child I have to hide trash from. If I throw something away that she once owned (or touched, for that matter) it must be hidden at the bottom of the trash can. Otherwise, I will either find it again the next day somewhere else or I will be faced with the heartfelt, "Who threw this away???!!!" question while looking into large anguished eyes. "But, Mommy, I wanted this!"
So, tonight, after pulling out new toothbrushes for everyone and tossing the old ones into the trash can, I could see the look in Avery's eyes.
Avery: Why do we have to throw toothbrushes away?
Me: Because they are old and it's good to get new ones sometimes.
Avery: But why can't we save them?
Me: Because we don't need them anymore.
Avery: (thinking.....) Well, don't they have a toothbrush recycle?
Me: (LOL) Ewww! I don't think anyone would want a recycled toothbrush!
Avery: (smiles)
At least she's thinking "green"! :)
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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A child after my own heart, that one is. "But SOMEONE could use this!" I love it. She is such a sweetheart.
Of course, she got that down through her grammy's line...you know...not mine. Of course...not sure why I even felt I should qualify that. :-)
Love, Dad
How funny! I'm sure Moira would share the sentiment of keeping an old toothbrush - but more for the sake of "gifting" it to someone else!! Kids are so funny...
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