Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Negotiating 101

Emma has found the art of negotiating. A typical conversation goes something like this:

Emma: Can I have another cookie?
Me: No, you've already had one.
Emma: Pweeeese!!!
Me: You're fine.
Emma: Just one more.
Me: No Emma.
Emma: That one be my last one.
Me: Still no Emma.

But recently she's has become more clever with her negotiating. Here are a series of her tactics.

Emma: Mommy, can I watch a movie?
Me: No, you've watched enough TV today.
Emma: If I watch a movie it will help with my diarrhea (she had a loose stool that morning...I know, TMI).

Emma: Can I have a marshmallow?
Me: You don't need a marshmallow.
Emma: If I have a marshmallow, I be healthier.

In response to me clapping,
Emma: Mommy why are you clapping?
Me: I'm clapping along with the song.
Emma: Stop it. The clapping is hurting my tummy.

1 comment:

The Deno Den said...

That's so funny. We call it down here....controlling. That's what Alex is into nowadays, trying to take control of any situation or conversation. All learning, LOL!