Tuesday, February 26, 2008
A few more facts about Abby
Abby has to rip every single piece of wrapping paper off of a gift before she opens it. Both grandmothers must take her picture every time she opens a present - she will tell us to take one if we don't do it voluntarily. She does different poses - sometimes we see the top of her head or a profile or a peeking pose - one never knows. I'm a woman who loves bargains and the art of the deal. My Dad taught me this at yard sales at a very young age. My Dad would be so proud of Abby. She recently went to a yard sale with her family and her Nanny (other grandmother). Chris, Desiree, and the other girls were ahead of Abby and Nanny. Abby really likes doll babies and spotted a rather large, molded-plastic doll bed. She told her Nanny she wanted it. So Nanny asked the lady how much she wanted for it. The woman replied $25. Abby immediately told the lady "that's too much." Nanny asked the woman if she would take less, but she said she had already lowered the price. Abby - a petite persistent little girl - told her Nanny she really wanted it. Nanny said she only had $15 in her pocket so go ask the lady if she would let you buy it for $15. Abby went up to the lady and said "Here's your $15 and I'm taking my bed." Nanny quickly said that's not what I told her to say. Abby came home with the doll bed for $15. Look out world, here comes Abby (said with pride by her Nonni)...
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