Posted by Trianna in Mommy Time | 8 Comments
Coldstone Treat
The other night, the ice cream truck decides to show up around 7pm. Why? I don’t know. But Baby Boy got all excited and decided he needed to get ice cream. (When you hear that song, run. Hell is coming after.) Unfortunately for him, by the time we got the money and went outside, the truck was already halfway up the block.
Now here is where the drama started. He REALLY thought that I was going to get in the car and chase the ice cream truck. Ummm…no. So then, of course because he’s my child, he starts crying saying that I told him he could get ice cream. Which I did. But it’s not MY fault that the truck whipped around our cul de sac in 2.5 seconds! Baby Boy could not (would not) understand that I don’t control these things.
At this point, I couldn’t blame the kid for being upset. Hey….I did say that he could have the ice cream. So being the fabulous mother and father that we are (cheese grin) hubby and I looked up the closest Coldstone. Anything for my baby!
He decided to get the Cotton Candy flavor with Gummy Bears mixed in. Rather than a cone, I went with a waffle cone in a cup. Less messy. He couldn’t even finish the whole thing. Honestly, it just seemed like a gigantic cavity waiting to happen. What the kid wants, the kid gets…..sometimes. As long as I promised. What kind of mother would I be if I didn’t follow through on my promises? If I promise ice cream or cupcakes he gets it. Just like if I promise that if he doesn’t get his room clean, a few boys and girls are going to be very grateful for the new toys they’re receiving. (And yes. I will (and have already done) it.) He was happy, I was happy. This was my second time going to Coldstone. Has anyone else gone before? What’s your favorite combination? I might try it!
I need to try to the giveaway toys tactic on my son. I swear a couple weeks ago I told him to clean his room constantly and he still didn’t do it. Maybe giving away some of his toys will wake him up. PS. I like Baskin Robbins or Graters better than ColdStone…I must be weird.
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Not weird! I love ANY ice cream! LOL
Try that tactic about getting him to listen. Kids are universally selfish and would rather clean their rooms and listen to their parents, than give away their stuff. But you have to actually DO it.
Depending on the age of your child, you can simply take away the toy and keep it somewhere in the house, or actually give it away. Just suggestions though. Let me know how it works out!
My Mom totally gave away our toys when we didn’t pick them up for the umpteenth time. You can bet we didn’t make that mistake again!
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I got that from my mom too! We didn’t have tons of $ when I was young, so when I got a toy if I couldn’t take care of my stuff, she would give it to someone more “deserving.” Needless to say that it didn’t happen often!
Mmmmm, Cold Stone is the best! Good Mama! Visiting from SITS.
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Thank you! I do try!
Girlfriend are you serious!!!??? I LOVE coldstone although to not be tempted after I received a gift card there last month I gave it to my neighbor that has 2 cute little girls
My fav is no longer on the menu but it was called the Strawberry Shortcake whenever I go I just tell them how to make it, some workers remember though 
(Sweet Cream Ice Cream, Strawberries, Pound Cake and whipped cream mixed in) Yummmmm!!!
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I don’t really eat lots of ice cream, but it tasted sooooo good. I’m one of those people that has to be in the mood for it. That Strawberry Cheesecake sounds good though! I’m thinking we should try it today!