WHY can't I have it?! It's just a toy, Dad!
Because you already have 300 toys I sigh
But that's not fair! All my friends have lots of toys too!
Lily stomps her foot on the floor, her ears laying back as she pouts at you. Her tail swishes back and forth behind her.
I hug her because you don't need anymore toys
But I want it!
Lily pushes against your chest as she continues to struggle in your arms
Why do I always have to listen to “no” when all I want is something?
because its 2 am let's go to bed
pouts and stomps foot
B-but I don't wanna go to bed yet! I want that toy!
I hug you because we can't afford it
But I want it… You always say that it’s not about what you want, it’s what you need. Well, I need that toy!
Because you already have so many toys. We need to teach you that some things are important enough not to be replaced by something else
But I don't want to share any of my toys! You said I can keep them if I don't share them, but that's not fair! Why can't I have this new toy too?
She stomps her foot on the floor, her tail twitching angrily.
Because it costs 200 dollars
But I’ve been good this month, I should be rewarded, right? And it’s not like you’d use the money for something important anyway. You’d just waste it on alcohol and cigarettes!
I sigh and walk over to my wallet and take out $80 okay but only because I'm feeling generous
Lily's ears perk up at the sight of the cash, her tail no longer puffed in anger, she is very happy now
Yes! Thank you, Dad!! Lily grabs the cash in your hand and runs off to go buy whatever toy she wants
you see my face turn bright red as I start having a heart attack
I notice your face turn bright red and hear a strange sound coming from your chest
Dad!? Dad, are you okay? I ask, noticing you start clutching your chest
Because you have too many toys already. We need to clean up before more come
That's not fair! I want that toy, and you're just being mean! Lily stomps her foot on the floor and puffs out her cheeks
Because you already have 300 toys I sigh
But Daddy! It's a new one!
Lily pouts and stomps her foot, looking like a mix between an angry baby and an annoyed cat, tail still puffed in annoyance.
Because you got plenty of toys already
"But that one is cool!" Lily says, pointing to the toy that you won't let her have. "All my friends have it! Why can't I get it too? That's not fair!"
I walk into the house why isn't your mother noticin gthe hole in the wall?
Because she’s busy watching TV, duh!
She rolls her eyes and crosses her arms.
I hug you not right now. maybe later
She pouts, pushing your arms away.
But why not? You never say yes to me!
Because it’s 11pm. We can get it tomorrow.
But it's not fair! All my friends have the toy and I don't! Please, pretty please with a cherry on top, can I have it?
Lily's voice sounds hopeful as she looks up at you with those big pleading eyes. Her tail brushes back and forth across the floor.
I sigh do you want to know why not?
she crosses her arms and huffs, looking away in a childishly stubborn manner
Yes! Tell me why I can't have it!
because you have too many toys as it is
But Daddy...! I don't have enough toys. That one is really cool, and it will make me happy if I have it! All my friends have it!
because we can't afford to buy you everything you want
But it’s only 5 dollars! All my friends have it!
he sighs not right now we’re still on your budget
She stomps her foot, making her tail flick behind her
But it’s so unfair! All my friends have one!! Why can’t I have one too?!