Marlee Says She Wants To "Girl Up"

Marlee loved her convertible for work. When she was reporting the news around town and out at the Mini Farm, it was the perfect thing. But she really didn't have anything just to run around in. Grandma B's Ranger was fun. Grandma B or Daddy usually drove it. Marlee wanted something to "girl up" in. She wanted a Big Wheel.
Marlee had seen the big wheeled vehicles in the stores when she went shopping with her mama. She liked the bright colors and the streamlined design for a faster and smoother ride. She decided to talk to her daddy about it. He was pretty good for giving advice on big expenditures
When her daddy got home from work they were sitting around being silly and talking about their days and making silly faces. She thought since he was in a really good mood she might ask about the Big Wheel purchase. Being a little girl she still had the big girl beautiful eyes and smiles and decided that she might try using those to convince her daddy to get her a Big Wheel.
Marlee started talking and describing what color she wanted and "yes, she was old enough to ride and drive one." Finally Marlee's daddy said that they could go look at them. If Marlee's mama said it was okay they would get her one on one condition. The condition was that they could only get one if it was on sale. Marlee agreed.

The next day they found a Big Wheel just exactly like the one that she wanted. But the price was too high. Daddy explained to her that she would have to work around the house to earn an allowance to help pay for it. If she could pay for half, then her mama and he would pay for the other half.
Marlee was not happy about this state of affairs. She knew that both her mama and daddy worked at jobs. They were tired when they got home. Would she be tired after she got done working too? She needed to know just exactly what kind of work she had to do. Daddy said that she would have to pick up her toys, and help feed Kit. She also was told that she would have to eat one vegetable with her dinner every night.
Marlee thought and thought. She loved vegetables as long as they were carrots and asparagus. She supposed she could try other ones. But picking up her toys? "No way, I'm just a little kid. Oops, I guess that argument won't work. I'll have to go along with Daddy's rules."
Marlee asked how long she had to work to pay for her half of the Big Wheel. He told her that it would take four (4) weeks. In those four (4) weeks she had to hold up her end of the bargain.
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The next story will tell what happened to Marlee at the Big Wheel shop after four  (4) weeks of working.