We, as the "warm, caring parents" that we are, have always tried to encourage creativity in our children.  My daughter, however, has always tried to find new (read expensive) "educational activities."  She has discovered that, while I will say "No" to impulse buys, current fads, and anything deemed "unaffordable",  I will usually be willing to purchase an item "for educational purposes."

She has experimented with Japanese Culture...... (Here she is at a Japanese festival.)

photography..... (This stage has been going on for years!)

Her latest "educational" endeavor occurred last week.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we, the "warm, caring parents" allowed her to raise a pug?  After all, the puppies aren't that expensive,  just $300.00.  Didn't we want her to share her love of animals?  Allow her the experience of having something to be responsible for? Give her something to care for?  (We have a cat.  She could take care of her.)

Her father's response?
"When's pigs fly."

Shortly after this, I pass by my back door to see this sight.....

Yep, that's a flying pig.  Perhaps we have encouraged to much creativity.  (In case you're wondering, she still didn't get her pug.)