New Car, Caviar, Four Star Daydream

My six-year old, Emma, has been earning an allowance for many months now, and it wasn't until recently when we were on a vacation weekend away from town did she realize that all of her earnings could go towards purchasing stuff!

A few days after our trip she was assisting her mother with her shopping at Pier 1 Imports. It was in the store where she had a near epiphany.

Her eye was drawn to a colorful Chinese Yo-yo that was in a clearance bin. "How much is this, momma?" she inquired.

Looking at the tag, her mother answered, "One dollar."

The child stood motionless, the wheels grinding uncontrollably in her growing mind.

"What's the name of this store?" she finally broke the silence.

"Pier 1." Abbie answered.

Spinning around in a circle, very cautiously, she surveyed the mountains of furniture, knick-knacks, and candles surrounding her. Her mouth dropped open in amazement.

"Does that mean that EVERYTHING here is just ONE DOLLAR?" she questioned with the spectacular bewilderment likened to Charlie in the Willy Wonka's great chocolate factory.

After the glowing rush of adrenaline finally wore off from the actual truth, she still bought that Chinese Yo-yo, as well as one for her little sister.