Are there kids that just take a parents word as gold? That just follow a rule without asking why?
If there are, I don't live with one. Orelia is always trying to negotiate everything with me and tries to come up with her own solutions. This is great in theory, but hard to live with every day.
Her favorite phrases lately are "...isn't that a great idea?" (when she suggests waiting to go potty, for instance), "how about..." (when she comes up with some crazy scheme), and "oh...don't worry" (when she knows I am indeed worrying).
She isn't a pushover, I'll give her that. I am glad she is strong-willed, but I hope the negotiation phase ends soon, or I may lose this negotiation!
She just wants to be a lawyer like mommy and daddy!
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