Pro Mini Hoop

Today I received three packages in the mail. I have been waiting for a new hard drive for one computer, and an ac adapter for another. That accounts for two packages, so what could possibly be in the third?

Much to my surprise when I opened the third package I found a mini-pro hoop. “Who ordered this,” I snapped? “Not I”, said all 5 of my children present.” “Well, someone had to have ordered it,” I demanded. “Maybe, someone sent it as a gift,” Sarah reputed. “I don’t think so, all my personal information is on the order slip,” I exclaimed.

“I might have ordered it,” Ben cautiously replied. We all looked at him stunned, surprised, and burst into laughter. It probably was not a good response to the bad behavior. “How did you order it?” Jordan asked. “Well, I got mom’s American Express card and typed in the numbers,” he stated. “How did you know the security numbers,” I snapped? “Oh, that’s easy, they are the four numbers on the front or back of the card,” he admitted.

Who would have thought it was necessary to hide your credit cards from your 9 year old?

Once he realized that it was the wrong thing to do, he penitently gathered all his money and gave it to me for the purchase. A “good” mom would probably have sent the hoop back to teach an important lesson to a little 9 year old. However, at our house his new mini hoop is now hanging on the craft closet door. Bad parenting, I know, but happy boy!