The problem with having a child who saves every nickle and dime is that they often make grandioso purchases such as concrete garden statues or inflatable water slides that require a third car garage just to store or living animals that survive on crickets gone wild. One would hope that the mother of said child would finally grow a backbone somewhere on the journey.

In the meantime.  The money-saving child's latest purchase:

No.  He didn't fund a new science room at the elementary school.

Through private birthday donations, he recently expanded his room to include a new reptile nook located beside the amphibian display.  He introduced "Froggie" to "Rex" the Australian Bearded Dragon that feasts on collared greens and crickets and needs a minimum of twelve hours in 80-110 degrees dry weather.

"This is the best day ever, Mama. I can't stop smiling!"

But really, how can you blame me for being so spineless after seeing the sheer delight in his eyes?   Besides.  Crickets are still ions cheaper then frilly bows, sparkly nail polish and fancy tights that his sisters "need" to survive.