I wanted a new bike for my 10th birthday, yet all I got was a pair of socks
You must have been rather disappointed. But its the thought that counts.
Yeah, I guess being a ten year old I couldn't understand the financial hardships that my parents were going through at the time.
True, they only want the best for us. Sometimes that can mean making hard decisions, such as foregoing the bike.
I agree, though I was sad at the time, I feel much better now.