Roughly 1.75 years ago, Mom went long on number 3 diapers. I remember the Babies-R-Us trip to this day -- we were there making our regular purchases when we came across a sign (that Mom could not resist) for diapers, something to the effect of: buy two boxes and receive a $10 gift card. After our short debate on the proposed deal, I reluctantly stocked our cart with 2 full size boxes of number 3 diapers. Being the financier (geek) I am, I always choose to have a reduced inventory for an improved cash position... Mom on the other hand, views my penny-pinching behavior as poor time management. Her argument, which she can back up with many historical data points, is that we will have to buy them again within 1-2 weeks, so just buy them now. Now I do agree with that, BUT -- odds are we will be back at Target or Babies-R-Us within a week anyway!
So why am I bringing up this particular purchase? Well, about 2 days after the questionable diaper transaction, Madison didn't fit into them anymore!! The two boxes have been occupying valuable shelf space in our basement for the last 1.75 years! That is, until today.
Dylan just made the leap over to number 3's. What a treat, it almost feels like free diapers, the $10 deal finally paid off and Mom had finally proven her point. But I will contend that the economy has taken a serious downturn since the initial purchase, did deflation offset the $10 bargain? Probably not, but I will still use that as my defense to downplay Mom's long-awaited day of glory.
1 comment:
You truly are a "numbers geek" considering the "1.75" entries. Happy that Cathy finally made her point & that Dylan cooperated by not completely bypassing the Size 3diaper. I still think you should publish!
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