The important thing to remember in this story is that the entire thing happened OUT LOUD.  Nothing was said inside anyone’s head, as it should have been….

Walking through the fabric store with the girls:

Kelly: And I want that for my birthday, and that, and that…and don’t forget I want a hot tub too.

Mommy: I am NOT, NOT, NOT talking about your birthday a year in advance.  You are done talking about your birthday.  NO MORE TALKING ABOUT WHAT YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY KELLY.

Kelly: What are we doing here?

Mommy: Buying a matte for this art.

Sara: It’s 2-dimensional Kelly.  I learned that in the 1st grade. You won’t learn that in Pre-K.

Mommy: Sara…

Kelly: It has a balloon on it.  I like it.

Mommy: I like it too.

Kelly: I want BALLOONS at my next birthday….um…she said quietly to herself.