The worst investments!!

What kind of parents wouldn't agree to spend more than what they can afford for that special glint in their little one's eyes? Hmm..hard to not find them. Isn't it ? Well, over the years ( 6 to be precise) and with the experience of raising two boys, with the younger one too on the verge of his toddler years ... I would like to list out those times when I invested in the wrong places !! They may be just pennies, but are worth listening and laughing about .. Read on...

• Balloons !! So, you were having a stroll down the beach and your kid squeals in delight for the balloon guy. Undoubtedly, the worst investment in my case atleast. Even before I rake my purse for some change, I can hear a pop, followed by "Oops, I want another one !!" Rolling eyes and promises that I would never spend money and see it burst right in front of the eyes continue...but yeah, arent't promises are meant to be broken ?

• Play-dohs !! After scores of play-doh boxes (edible clay which is supposedly used for playing and modelling structures) in the US, and after having a trying time scraping that stupid clay out of the carpet, I vowed not to buy them again once back in India. But, another promise meant to be broken, I recently bought them which had this special machine which helps the clay come out in different shapes and sizes. Well, kids being kids, toddlers or not, my boys still don't know the right utilisation of the toy, and mixed all the 3 basic colors and turned it into one huge lump of slimy *&it-looking color ball. To top it all, they eject all that from the machine and my younger one says, "Look mama, that's the dinosaur's potty !!". Good point !! Why did I even buy this *&*t !!!!!!

• Toys ! Not the entirety, but there are some toys which you secretly wished you never bought them. Well, there are two situations when you buy toys.

1) When the kid screams at the top of his lungs in a supermarket and when you don't want to get more embarrassed.

2) When the kids pick up their choice of toy and coyly put it along with the other goods, without your knowledge, and then you can't even say no because of the price, after it's billed.

But yeah, after all, they are your own offsprings... so what's there in a toy? But, the point here is, the kid tosses it in his blue or pink or whatever bin as soon as he reaches home and declares that he didn't actually like it. GOD HELP !!!

• Supermarket woes cannot be just singled out. There are just too many. Especially there are too many emotions and those 7 deadly sins churned out at the market out there. Surprised ? Read ahead for more details.

1. Greed : The kid gets greedy suddenly as soon as you reach the candy bars aisle. Even if your intentions was to sneak in one dark chocolate for those dull, moody afternoons for yourself, you can't help but dish out those M&Ms (their name even sound like twins to me !!) or those oh-so-soft marshmallows.
2. Gluttony : Why else do we go to a supermarket? To feed the gluttons in us... dont we??
3. Envy : This happens to parents. It's a common feeling among parents that the other kid is more quieter. You get suddenly envious of the coodling infant in someone else's pram, lost in his own world, while you have your own little toddler screaming and squealing.
4. Sloth : After all the sugary and high-soda diet even before you reach the billing counter, your toddler is either hyperactive trying to pull your hair off (actually you don't need help in this matter..you are doing it already !) or just sits like a sloth, wailing to get back home.
5. Pride : There are some remarkable situations when your heart swells with pride. And that's when your kid reads out aloud alphabets from the cartons, while the friendly stranger gives a nod of silent approval. Bliss !!!
6. Lust : This is for you, those fashionistas !! Am talking about the bodily lust.. dont get me wrong dearies, lust can even be for that unwanted purchase of a new perfume or a brand-new lipstick. Another bad investment for moms !! Didn't you know that babies are miracles? They can instantly replace the sweet smell of the perfume with even-sweeter smell of diapers?? And lipsticks are all over your face and the kids bibs too ??
7. Wrath : After a supermarket tour, the toddler tag is definitely going to get you enough of the store owner's wrath. How else can you explain all those fallen cookie tins, neatly arranged in a hill? None else but your toddler, who wanted only the bottom-most one? Can anyone please explain him that all the tins are the same ? Or if no one can't , please explain the store people that there's no need to plant hills and trees in a store which invites kids !!

The list goes on !!

All you moms, no offense here... I was just trying to tickle your funny bone.

Just remember, motherhood is wonderful. That's one investment your husband wouldn't regret for life !! :D