I swear, Kayla is a master at backing me into something before I even know what it is. The other day, I picked her up from school and on the way home, she says, "You know what I want someone to teach me this Summer? I want to learn to walk on stilts". I was a bit taken aback as I didn't even think she had any clue what stilts are . . nor any reason to be interested in them. I replied, "Well, I don't think I've ever walked on stilts. I wouldn't even know where to go to find them. We'll have to see if we can track some down."
At that point, I thought the conversation was over. Kayla was quiet for about 5 minutes and then says, "Mom . . I have this paper for you in my bag. I'm supposed to raise money for people with bad hearts (Jumprope for Heart . . for the American Heart Association). Maybe you could donate $100." I was a little stunned and said, "I'm not sure we'll donate $100 but we'll certainly donate something." Kayla was quiet a bit longer and then said, "Well, maybe you could donate $1,000 . . because if I raise $1,000 I get all 10 of the 'Thank You' gifts . . . and the biggest gift is a set of stilts!"
That girls never ceases to amaze me!
Pool's Open!
12 years ago