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on Friday February 29, 2008
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I am not sure if shops, institutions, textile mills and other places of business near you do this, but virtually every place of business I frequent during my daily trips are none other than a lollipop "hot spot" or a "lollipop free zone" by my daughters--especially my tMy daughter's a Pavlovian Dogwo year old.  Yesterday (from whenever you are reading this), I had to drive my daughters to school because they missed the bus and that means I had to bring my two year old along as well.  Since they had simply missed the bus and weren't late all I had to do was drop them off in front of the school and not go in, which is preferrable when you aren't wearing shoes in the middle of the winter.  Anyways, no issue, my two school aged girls get out of the car and head off to school with a kiss and well wishes, but as my youngest and I began to drive away she screamed, "What about my lollipop!"  She was devastated.  You see, whenever we go into the elementary school to pick the girls up early or bring them in late after a Dr's appointment or something the school's secretaries always give my youngest a lollipop--always.   The same can be said about the bank, the cleaners, city hall, my Dr's office, the local liquor stores, and about a half a dozen other various shops in our neighborhood.  

You all remember that lesson in Psych 101 with the dog, the bell and the food.  Good ol' Pavlov and his salivating dog.  Well, that's my daughter.  The instant we pull into a shop that is "pro-lolli" she starts asking for the lollipop.  I am convinced she knows which ones are at each location.  She knows if it is generic or if it is a blow pop, a tootsie pop or what is widely considered (by my three daughters) as the king of freely given lollipops--dum dum pops.  The level of excitement she exudes directly correlates to the type of pop awaiting inside the place of business.  My daughter doesn't see the world like we do, she sees it through lollipop colored glasses.  Here are a few pictures that illustrate this point:

How We seeA Bank the World                                                                            How my TwoA Lollipop Year Old sees the World

 

    

 

 

 

 

 

A School A Tootsie School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The CleanersCandy Jar Lady's Home

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last time we went to city hall she came away with 2 huge lollipops, she remembers our trip there foundly and everytime we are within 5 blocks of that building I can see her eyes go wild.  She lives in a lollipop world.  In fact, anytime we are out she routinely gets at least 2 lollipops because all ladies that dole them out ask if she would like one to bring home to her sister or brother and of course, like any kid with a brain, she says yes.  At any given time she is packing at least 2 lollipops in her coat that she forgot to give to her sisters.  It's funny how people who run stores always ask, "Is she allowed to have one?"  First, that question always means "If you don't let your daughter take one you are a heartless bastard."  And secondly, after the kids have seen the lollipops how can you tell them, "Hey, you see those pretty, colorful, sugary treats that lady just showed you?  Guess what, you can't have one."  I mean is that even possible? 

So, in review, where you and I see bricks and steel, my daughter sees candy jars and baskets filled with lollipops.  Do your kids live a "Lollipop World?"  I know mine do.

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Posted by Yana, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
Heh, that's cute. I actually knew someone who got annoyed at people for giving her kid lollipops without asking if she could have one first. And I agree, how much of an a$$ would a parent look like if they answered no!
 
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Posted by JoeprahsWife, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Registered
I was cracking up as soon as I got to the pictures. A picture is definitely worth a thousand words. I can't believe she got upset when you dropped them off at school - that little bugger!
 
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Posted by Joeprah, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Registered
8) I love wife comments! Yay! Thanks for stopping by oh wife of mine. Guess its too much to ask to have you rate the post or favor it? 
 
Yana, thanks for the great comment. Looking forward to seeing you around some more.
 
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Posted by Melisa, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Registered
Since my kids are 13 and 15, I'd have to say that they no longer live in a Lollipop World. 
 
However, my dog lives in a MilkBone dog biscuit world...but that's another story. 
 
Your pictures were hilarious!
 
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Posted by Tyler @ Building Camelot, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
That's hysterical! What is it with the whole lollipop thing anyway?
 
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Posted by Tara R., on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Registered
That is hilarious! Those pictures are fabulous>
 
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Posted by prin, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
lol! Lucky kid gets free candies all the time.. I'm jealous. :grin
 
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Posted by Jen, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
LOL I LOVE the photos an interesting observation of how your kids see the world around them
 
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Posted by Jared, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Registered
Made me think of the lollipop song and this video: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ulNo3zmWA7c
 
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Posted by HP, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
I'm not going to answer the question because I am cracking up at the pictures. Great! 
 
Blog hopping--HP
 
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Posted by April, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
Okay, I confess, I'm one of the mean moms who would say no - not every time, but quite a few! 
The pictures are great.  
 
Blog Hoppin', 
Balancing Hops
 
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Posted by dixiechick, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
My little one is the same way...no matter where we go, he thinks everyone owes him some form of treat. 
 
Bloghopping 
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Posted by gweipo, on Saturday March 1, 2008 , , Guest
I agree the pictures are cute and great, and the blog is really funny, but don't you wonder if this is not contributing to the enormous obesity in the USA? 
In our case 1. the kids always turn to me and ask my permission before they take something from someone, and my no or yes depends on when their last nutritional meal was and how well they ate it and 2. thank god, my son doesn't like candy only chocolate, and only good chocolate at that, so its not anissue with him!
 
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Posted by Groovy Mom, on Sunday March 2, 2008 , , Guest
LOL! I had almost forgotten about the lollipops. Of course, my 17 year old son still sees the world that way. He's special. :grin
 
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Posted by zoesdad, on Sunday March 2, 2008 , , Registered
We have in the past used suckers as a reward for various tasks--pee in the pot, clean your room, mow the lawn, clean the gutters, etc. etc. It really works. I've also used them as dinner in a pinch.
 
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Posted by dette, on Sunday March 2, 2008 , , Guest
It's TOO TRUE!! My kids do the same thing whenever they get a haircut. You'd think the b*stards that work there would REMEMBER to give the kids their stinkin' lollipops so we wouldn't have to ask.  
 
lol - LOVED the pics - hilarious!!
 
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Posted by Dallas >^^, on Sunday March 2, 2008 , , Guest
:zzz For not being able to remember yesterday sometimes, I remember 30-some years ago LOVING to go with my mom the the red lollipop bank - heh - might never have thought of that again. . . .
 
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Posted by Marsha, on Monday March 3, 2008 , , Guest
LOL!! You are so very entertaining.
 
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Posted by Shelli, on Monday March 3, 2008 , , Guest
I have actually had parents tell little kids that the suckers will spoil their dinner...are they freakin' serious? :?  
 
Hoppin' the blogs Shellirock!
 
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Posted by Gardner, on Tuesday March 4, 2008 , , Guest
Very nice pics. That made the post. Not that we weren't totally there with you before that.
 
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Posted by amy, on Tuesday March 4, 2008 , , Guest
Really cute! My son sees everything like this for sure!
 
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Posted by Grimm, on Wednesday March 5, 2008 , , Registered
My little one is fortunately not in this stage. She is in the popsicle stage.  
 
And it is constant and never-ending.
 
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Posted by A Whole Lot of Nothing, on Sunday March 9, 2008 , , Guest
My 3yo is teaching my 2yo where the hotspots are in all stores. They know the cookie stores, the toys stores (stores with toys to play with, not to buy), the candy stores, and the brochure stores.
 
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Posted by monicamudge, on Sunday March 30, 2008 , , Guest
That's so true.My son knew all stores and business that gave them.And God forbid if they didnt have anymore r forgot 2 offer them.4 expample,One time after his haircut he told the barber wheres my lollypop your always give me one! And he said oh Im sorry mijo,(spanish for son)I ran out.But heres a dollar have your mom take you 2 the store and buy you one!! So that brings us 2 the other toddler treat FREE SAMPLES!!You know its not kid friendly if they dont have the free samples at the bakery!!When my kids were little I planned my shopping around stores that had them.Curse you Walmart!!!
 
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