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Posted September 16th, 2009 by matuboys

Caden has learned the art of both negotiating and "but mommmmmming."  When asked to wash his hands before dinner tonight, he responded "But mom, why do I have to wash my hands?  They are just going to get dirty again (true)." When told he isn't getting another piece of cheese, he responded with a "But mom, I like cheese."  His other new skill is negotiating.  I say "Caden, why don't you put your trash in the trash can instead of on the table" to which he counters, with a smirk on his face, "But Mom, why don't you be a big helper and do it for me."  I later say "My sweet Caden, why don't you take off your clothes and get into the shower so we can start getting ready for bed?" Caden's response - "Ok Mom, here is what we are going to do.  I am going to take off my clothes, put them in the laundry basket, take a shower, put on my pj's and then, because I am such a good listener, you are going to let me watch a video, ok?"  I love it. 


Oh my gosh, he is so

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On September 17th, 2009 LA.MA.Mom says:

Oh my gosh, he is so articulate. That is awesome! I particularly like the "be a big helper and do it for me." What? - is he 16? :)