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Christmas Woes.....

S SamiSmall Talker
Here it is, the Christmas of 2009. The same one that I've promised my daughter for the last 16 years she would get a car for Christmas! We've made to trips to Huntsville, Nashville and Birmingham on our quest which began in June. I believe we have located her car - problem? She wanted a bubble gum pink 2010 Mustang. We have found them in every color except - you guessed it. So now what do we do? She is our only child and I don't want to disappoint her.

FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS SHE HAS BEEN PROMISED THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR THIS CHRISTMAS!!! What am I going to do? I can only locate the vehicle in candy apple red, that won't do.

We've gotten her a few other things, the tv she wanted for her bedroom, we remodeled her bathroom so that she now has a complete hot tub in there. She is getting a new computer, cell phone and Ipod. She will also be receiving an X-Box and some family heirloom jewelry (very expensive).

I just don't feel I've done my job as a parent if I can't meet her wishes.

Any thoughts/suggestions about the car?
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Cherokee_Indian2Cherokee_Indian2Familiar Face
Just keep on spoiling her the way you are doing and she will be right there with you for the rest of your life with you paying for her every whim. Funny that you made no mention of her behavior, chores around the house, if she has a JOB, or how her school grades are. Surely this entry into the forum is written as a bad joke and you can't be serious. If you are serious, you needed some parenting classes in your past that you missed out on. Since it sounds a little late in your case, go ahead and get a new white Mustang and have it painted pink. It's easier to paint pink over a white base coat. I DO hope this was a joke.
M mekirk2Hall of Famer
While it seems like a joke, I am sure there will be a pink 2010 Mustang running around town in a few weeks. Unfortunately, this is the norm today, giving into the whim of children. This is why they cant go into their adult lives without being bankrupt at 21. They watch mommy and daddy live off credit cards, then give them everything they want, and dont understand that they have to earn a living as an adult.

My child is one, and I have already decided she will get a new car when she is 10. I may even let her help pick it out. Thing is, I will be driving it for the first 6 years she has it. Big Grin

Kirk
HARLEY FLSTSHARLEY FLSTSHall of Famer
Yeah just keep on giving her everything she wants. Buy the mustang, pay an extra 5-10k to get it painted that stupid color. That will make it worth about 2500.00 in two years. You know, when I turned 16, I was glad to get a car. Didn't matter what it looked like, it was just because I got it. But I had to pay for insurance and gas. I hardly doubt your daughter will ever do so.
U uandurineOld Faithful
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Originally posted by Sami:
Here it is, the Christmas of 2009. The same one that I've promised my daughter for the last 16 years she would get a car for Christmas! We've made to trips to Huntsville, Nashville and Birmingham on our quest which began in June. I believe we have located her car - problem? She wanted a bubble gum pink 2010 Mustang. We have found them in every color except - you guessed it. So now what do we do? She is our only child and I don't want to disappoint her.

FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS SHE HAS BEEN PROMISED THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR THIS CHRISTMAS!!! What am I going to do? I can only locate the vehicle in candy apple red, that won't do.

We've gotten her a few other things, the tv she wanted for her bedroom, we remodeled her bathroom so that she now has a complete hot tub in there. She is getting a new computer, cell phone and Ipod. She will also be receiving an X-Box and some family heirloom jewelry (very expensive).

I just don't feel I've done my job as a parent if I can't meet her wishes.

Any thoughts/suggestions about the car?

I would really like to help you out, but I only have two of the 2010 pink Mustangs in my stable and don't want to break the set.
lynnblountlynnblountHall of Famer
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Originally posted by momma3xs:
I have some kids that would be happy with 1/4 of that stuff.We are barely scraping by with $50 for each one of our 3 kids.Glad my kids live in reality and understand the value of a dollar.My kids know the true meaning of Christmas and its not to be spoiled.


I'm right there w/ya. And our kids will be better people when they grow up than the pink mustang princesses of the world.
lynnblountlynnblountHall of Famer
quote:
Originally posted by Sami:
Here it is, the Christmas of 2009. The same one that I've promised my daughter for the last 16 years she would get a car for Christmas! We've made to trips to Huntsville, Nashville and Birmingham on our quest which began in June. I believe we have located her car - problem? She wanted a bubble gum pink 2010 Mustang. We have found them in every color except - you guessed it. So now what do we do? She is our only child and I don't want to disappoint her.

FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS SHE HAS BEEN PROMISED THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR THIS CHRISTMAS!!! What am I going to do? I can only locate the vehicle in candy apple red, that won't do.

We've gotten her a few other things, the tv she wanted for her bedroom, we remodeled her bathroom so that she now has a complete hot tub in there. She is getting a new computer, cell phone and Ipod. She will also be receiving an X-Box and some family heirloom jewelry (very expensive).

I just don't feel I've done my job as a parent if I can't meet her wishes.

Any thoughts/suggestions about the car?


Okay, after re-reading, I realize this post has got to be a joke.
S SamiSmall Talker
No, it actually isn't a joke. Sorry I have upset so many of you. My daughter is very responsible, an 'A' student who holds a job, goes to school and is taking a college class as well. She is a junior in high school.

I feel for those of you on a strict budget for I've certainly been there until the last few years. Next Christmas, who knows? She may be lucky to get a pair of jeans. This year our situation is more positive.

I WILL get the car somehow. But don't worry about my child thinking she can get whatever she wants and watches Mom and Dad say 'charge it'. I don't go in debt for Christmas - I pay cash.

Merry Christmas to all of you and your families. Smiler
S SleepySmall Talker
Well, if she's that responsible and mature in those areas, then why can't she accept the fact that there is no bubblegum pink Mustang to be had in this area, and graciously accept a color that is available?
You making the big deal out of the color makes it sound like if she doesn't get what she wants, then she'll stick out her widdle wip and stomp her widdle foot until Mommy and Daddy gives in to her whims.
S SamiSmall Talker
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Originally posted by interventor12:
Ford doesn't make them in pink. Find a good paint shop.


Thanks for the advice. That is what we've decided we'll have to do. My daughter has no idea she will be getting this car - she thinks we weren't able to find one.

She also doesn't smoke crack. Sounds like a lot of malicious people over this. Why? I'm sorry my husband and I have worked our bumms off since we were both 16 years old to have a little something.

You could have done the same thing.
M mekirk2Hall of Famer
quote:
Originally posted by Sami:
Sounds like a lot of malicious people over this. Why? I'm sorry my husband and I have worked our bumms off since we were both 16 years old to have a little something.

You could have done the same thing.


Lots of people have worked their butts off all their lives and have a lot less than you have. I have worked full time since the day I turned 16 and served my country in the process, and I am not here bragging about what I am about to give my daughter for Christmas. Nobody likes a braggert which, whether you meant to or not, is how you came off.

If I had been in your shoes, I would have just asked if anyone knew where I could find a pink 2010 mustang. While I may have been hit with some comments about wanting a pink mustang, I would have got the information I needed (and that you were given) without the barrage of comments about how I spend my money...

Just my two cents....

Kirk
MrsJoeMerchantMrsJoeMerchantFamiliar Face
I think some people may sound upset in their replies because you seem to be looking down on everyone from the pedastal you seem to occupy with your daughter. It's one thing to ask opinions or suggestions finding a gift. It's something completely different to lay out in a post all the gifts you are giving her and telling the forum how you feel sorry for anyone not in your financial situation. Btw, if you've worked your bumm off since 16, why is it just the last couple of years that you can afford to spoil her every whim? Also, if you've worked so hard to get where you are, then you wouldnt be so worried about not being able to afford more than a pair of jeans 12 months from now.
go_hokiesgo_hokiesEverybody Knows My Name
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Originally posted by Sami:
Here it is, the Christmas of 2009. The same one that I've promised my daughter for the last 16 years she would get a car for Christmas! We've made to trips to Huntsville, Nashville and Birmingham on our quest which began in June. I believe we have located her car - problem? She wanted a bubble gum pink 2010 Mustang. We have found them in every color except - you guessed it. So now what do we do? She is our only child and I don't want to disappoint her.

FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS SHE HAS BEEN PROMISED THIS PARTICULAR CAR FOR THIS CHRISTMAS!!! What am I going to do? I can only locate the vehicle in candy apple red, that won't do.

We've gotten her a few other things, the tv she wanted for her bedroom, we remodeled her bathroom so that she now has a complete hot tub in there. She is getting a new computer, cell phone and Ipod. She will also be receiving an X-Box and some family heirloom jewelry (very expensive).

I just don't feel I've done my job as a parent if I can't meet her wishes.

Any thoughts/suggestions about the car?


Will you adopt me? Wink
Ginger0Ginger0Hall of Famer
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Originally posted by MrsJoeMerchant:
I think some people may sound upset in their replies because you seem to be looking down on everyone from the pedastal you seem to occupy with your daughter. It's one thing to ask opinions or suggestions finding a gift. It's something completely different to lay out in a post all the gifts you are giving her and telling the forum how you feel sorry for anyone not in your financial situation. Btw, if you've worked your bumm off since 16, why is it just the last couple of years that you can afford to spoil her every whim? Also, if you've worked so hard to get where you are, then you wouldnt be so worried about not being able to afford more than a pair of jeans 12 months from now.


I think that is what everyone is thinking, good job putting it into the right words!
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