My daughter wanted a pencil box, a wooden one because she doesn't like plastic. Cool. It was a chance to make a finger joint jig for my friend's new table saw.
Came out really nice. I gave it to her and she was delighted. I beamed with pride.
"Dad, can we paint it purple?"
SIGH
"Of course we can, Sweetheart."
"Can we paint it purple outside and blue inside?!?"
"Sure..."