The Dada and I have always known The Kidling was something else. You might have gathered that from the stories contained here on the book of alice. Once in a while, she surprises even us. It happened again the other night.
After an evening meal during which Alice was surprisingly well-behaved, The Family took an after-dinner stroll to the ice cream parlor. There just happens to be one part-way down a nearby trail. Which is awesome.
I shall pretend that ice cream is not implicated in The Mama’s recent packing on of more pounds than I care to confess. Nope. Ice cream is innocent! Innocent, I tell you!
Where was I… oh yes, the ice cream parlor. We each ordered our tasty treats then sat down to enjoy them. While Alice was furiously licking but still not keeping up with the melt-rate of eating her ice cream cone, she noted that the workers at this particular establishment were all young. “Why are they kids?” she asked. We explained that big kids like to have jobs to save for college, and buy things for themselves such as books, trips, cars, and—
Oh boy, those wheels started turning. As soon as we mentioned a car, The Kidling became animated:
“When I get a car, I want it to be a van! And you can go potty in it because there’s a toilet! With a shower that sprays on the toilet! And you can sleep in it because there’s a bed!”
Yes, at the tender age of four The Kidling is dreaming of her first van. This van, in particular.
The Kidling’s sweet, sweet ride.
image via luxist.com
Alice Munchkin Kidling is, in fact, peerless.
Would that her dreams of wheels remain at the van level, for then one can tell a teenager ‘no way that’s too expensive, eats gas and too large for you to drive to school and do who-knows-what’…It’s when they begin to negotiate the vehicle that things get really crazy…:-)
Exactly. I am fairly certain this costs as much as a small house. There is no arguing with that!
I can’t help but notice that she’s starting off at a very high level, Germany luxury brand and all. A sassy BMW M3 won’t be much of a stretch when she reaches 16. Just sayin’…..
You have keen eyes. Her grandparents just might drive an Airstream on a Mercedes chassis… She will be driving a tank when she turns 16. With no passenger seat or radio to distract her.
LOL. Why do I get the feeling it may be Alice who has the last word on this subject?!
Only time will tell, Lori. Thanks for finding me. Isn’t Mimi the greatest?!
I’m thrilled to have found you and very much look forward to following your posts. And yes, Mimi ROCKS!
Shucks. Thanks, Lori!
Yaaaaaaay, Mimi!
That is indeed a sweet ride!
I know! Alice’s grandparents got one a couple of years ago and it is REALLY impressive.
She’s soooo funny. And practical. That Alice!
Yep, that’s my girl.
My wouldn’t she be popular … And all the other parents would hate you!
Indeed! The kid with the house on wheels!