Allowance: the time the kids outsmarted mommy

At a local consignment store, James found something "so super cool".  I told him to check the price tag, and to then check his wallet when we got home.  Assumed he would forget. He didn't.

At home he counted his money. $12. Phew, not enough I think to myself.  Not to be deterred, James tries to get a business partner.  Assumed Luke would decline.  He didn't.

Back to the store wallets in tow.  And now the battle against the aliens is being waged in my basement. With no volume control.

Kids: 1 

Mommy: 0