Barbie-Mania

Thanks to the movie Barbie: A Mermaid Tale, Rachel is OBSESSED with all things mermaid, ocean and surfing. Oh, and BARBIE. I was hoping we would skip the obsession with Barbie ... Have you SEEN how much those things can be? And the accessories? Holy college tuition.

BUT, we went to TARGET today - because, let's face it, I cannot go a week without visiting Target AT LEAST one time (or five, but who is counting?). We had to buy Rachel a new bathing suit and water shoes since her school is starting "Water Day" on Mondays. Rachel is RIDICULOUSLY excited about this. Anyway, so we walk around and pass the "Barbie Aisle". Biiiigggg mistake. We just go look, and Rachel is all, "I wish I had this one." and "Look how cute this one is, I wish I could buy it." And blinking her big blue eyes. I had to stay strong though - we were already spending wayyy too much money on this Target trip. And I think there is a direct correlation to the amount of money I spend and my husband's stress level. I kinda dig him, so I try to restrain myself. Usually.

So this is Rachel in the Barbie aisle .... Notice the sad, longing look in her face .... So so so sad, she never gets anything. (HA!)

Still looking, like 10 minutes later....

ANNNDDD, here is the begging and more begging. I am happy to report that I remained strong and did not cave. However, it was hard .... look at this cute face? How can I say NO?!?!?!