My Mom has this craft addiction--you know, crafts like handmade bags, felted wool, jewelry, pillows, ceramics, etc. I'm not kidding you, almost any kind of handmade item piques her interest. So, last year, when I was just a baby, my Mom went to this craft fair in St. Louis. I didn't get to go (don't worry, I wasn't upset) but she came back with story after story about the "Rock and Roll Craft Fair." Although I was initially skeptical, it actually sounded great. And, I have to admit, she got a couple of pretty interesting things--most notably this stuffed giraffe. I love looking at this giraffe. Every night, before I go to sleep, and every morning, before I cry to get up, I look at that giraffe. It's not a perfect--the lady that made it didn't give it any legs and some of the stitching looks a little different---but I think that's why I love it so much. So, this year, since I'm not a baby anymore, my Mom said that I could go with her to the "Rock and Roll Craft Fair." Daddy didn't want to go but she told him that he had to go with us anyway. I was so excited! I so love family outings and this one was to the "Rock and Roll Craft Fair." I kept thinking about how much fun I would have and how many neat things I would find. Maybe I would even find a friend for the giraffe.
Well, today, the day of "The Fair," finally came. I couldn't wait for the fun to begin......and was I ever WRONG, WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! It was hot and crowded and I was tired and thirsty. I whined. I squirmed. I screamed. I went limp. I pulled the barette out of my hair and threw it in disgust. No more "Rock and Roll Craft Fair" for me.
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If you think going to the "rock and roll craft fair" was bad, just wait until mommy takes you shopping for new clothes when you get a little older. She will hate everything that you like and you will hate everything that she likes! Get prepared; it will always be a disaster!
Willa, I feel your pain! My mom always psyches me up for those "fun" family outings by telling me there will be so many neat thngs for us kids to do when, in reality, it is just a scheme to get us to do what THEY want. I think you handled yourself very well and got your message across perfectly. Maybe the next time our moms have a brilliant idea to take us to a fair that is void of any mascots, rides, or other obvious kid attractions, they will recall how we truly feel about these "fun" family outings. All I have to say is, "You go girl!"
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