Too young to worry about money

Paul and I were explaining to the kids that we were not going to take some of our normal trips this year due to Paul pending knee surgery and the possible effects of sequestration hanging over our heads. Later that weekend, the kids noticed that the squirrels were on the bird feeder again and started thinking about ways to keep them off. It was very cute and they were really putting some thought into their ideas then my 6 year-old son says, "yeah, but money is tight right now so I don't think we will be able to do any of those things". The solemn expression on his face and the forehead gently resting in his hand just added to my snickers.