Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Negotiations

"No, not that one" has just become a particularly overused phrase in Layne's vocabulary.

It's always hilarious the first few times.  Well, I guess it still is pretty funny to hear such decisiveness come from such a cute, little, chubby set of cheeks.  Even when it's lunch and you just want to feed the kid already!

Mom:  Turkey sandwich?
Layne:  No, not that
Mom:  Mickey nuggets
Layne:  No, not that one either
Mom:  Noodles and cheese?
Layne:  No, not that
Mom:  Grilled cheese?
Layne:  No (pause) OK, OK that one


 And there "that one" sits.  Perfectly intact, minus the 2 baby bites.

There's marshmallows on the scene.
Alright.  Put your tongue away.  I'll advance you a couple of marshmallows.  Then right back to the sandwich.

A little tower of marshmallows.  Then grilled cheese.

Hmmm.
Layne:  Not that one anymore (pushes the sandwich away)

Deal's off.  And so is the little negotiator with a handful of marshmallows.

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