The Castle

Our neighbors are having a garage sale today.  On our way out of the house to leave for work, John saw the castle and is immediately enthralled.  After a couple of minutes, he asks me if he can have the castle to which I reply, “No.”  He is devastated (as only a four-year old can be) and wanders off to the curb by our street.  He sits down and puts his head on his hands.  When Andy comes out the door, I mention it to him and he sees pathetic John sitting and staring at the castle.  Andy asked me how much it cost and so I went to see.  It was $20 and it’s in great condition.  It’s made out of wood and it’s quite solid.  We decided to buy it.  John was so very excited!  After work, we stopped at the bank and got the money.  John, Laura, and Andy made the trek across the street when we got home to pick up John’s new castle.  John was very proud and carried the money himself.  I think you can imagine how happy our little boy is.  Sometimes, impulse buys can be worth it…