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Thomas Ignatius is not materialistic
 
Mar 28, 2009  03:02 PM
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So the Iglet wakes up today and we say “Happy Birthday”.

“NOOOOO! No birthday! No presents. Iggy stay HOME!”

I think we’ve done well. He still has wrapped Xmas presents he won’t open.

How have you kept your kids from wanting stuff?

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Reply #1 • Mar 28, 2009  03:11 PM
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Sounds like he was born a Jehova’s Witness.

Good for him.

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Reply #2 • Mar 28, 2009  05:17 PM
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Mr. Yuck - 28 March 2009 03:02 PM

How have you kept your kids from wanting stuff?

Activity.  My two older children are currently exploring the world of golf.

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Reply #3 • Mar 28, 2009  05:20 PM
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Golf at three is a putter to the temple, but I’ll keep that in mind for later.

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Reply #4 • Mar 28, 2009  11:18 PM
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My eldest boy (age 5), loves getting presents and toys, but he stashes them in special boxes and bags and what not, and keeps them in his closet.  He never plays with them, for he’s afraid that if he takes them out, little brother (or someone else) will mess with them.

It’s kinda strange behavior, for sure.  Once in a great while, when someone he trusts comes over (especially an adult), he will take them to his room and pull everything out to show him all of his “special things”.

He’s a weirdo, but I know where he got it from ;)

 
Reply #5 • Mar 29, 2009  12:33 AM
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Mr. Yuck - 28 March 2009 03:02 PM

How have you kept your kids from wanting stuff?

By beating him of course.

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