Shopping with Ms. Crazy Preschooler: A Testament of Faith

Ms. CP: That's really neat. Look at that, Mama! Can I have that?"

Me: Mmmm. That's really very neat, Isn't it. But we don't need that.

Ms CP: Can I have that?

Me: No, maybe someday, but not today.

Ms CP: How about that? Or that? Or that?

Me: Honey, remember we aren't getting anything today, we are just looking. Besides, we already got you a special winter scarf and a Princess Hat, remember?

Ms. CP: But I really want it. I really, really, really, really, really do. Why can't I have it if I want it?

Me (falling into the exasperated phrase uttered by countless parents of every generation) Well, you know, we don't always get everything we want.

Silence. Silence. Silence. Silence.

Ms CP: But what if Jesus says I can have everything I want?