Masi

On July 28, 2009 I took Masi to pick out an iPod. She earned $150 ALL BY HERSELF by doing chores around the house. I took her 7 months to save all of her money. I am so proud of her. She set a goal and stuck to it. She is such an amazing little girl.

I would like to share this story: I took the kids to the toy store to buy something with the allowance that they had earned. Lexie had saved her money and wanted to buy a special toy. While we were there Masi found a Brat Doll that she really wanted. I told her that she could buy it if she wanted but that would set her back $15 dollars. I continued to explain that it would take that much longer to get her iPod. She was so torn. She really wanted this doll. She held on to it with tears in her eyes the entire time we looked for Lexie's toy.

When we were all done shopping she carried it all the way up to the check out lane. She was clenching it to her chest. I told her to put it up on the belt if she wanted it. She held on for a moment longer while she decided what she really wanted to do. She hesitated for just a second then gave it to the clerk to put back on the shelf. It ripped my heart out. I wanted so badly to just buy her the doll. It was only $15 dollars. But what lesson would she learn?

I am so proud of her for the choice she made and was truly amazed at the willpower this sweet, little girl has. I honestly don't think I would've done the same thing at her age. She controlled her impulse to buy at age SIX!!! She left the toy store without a new toy in tow, while her older sister and younger brother skipped happily along with theirs. What a big girl.

Masi,

I love you very much and you make me very proud everyday. I'm so glad God sent you to our family.

Love,
Mom