Negotiations

   Recently Pj has learned the art of negotiating. I don't know how it happened and I don't know where it came from...but she uses it religiously. Every decision I make means there's room for negotiating (in Pj's mind anyways). It can be a little tiring as her Mama to always have to discuss everything...and I would be lying if I said it wasn't testing my patience. All that said, she is the world's cutest negotiator. I wish I could adequately portray on here how her face scrunches up, she points one little finger to the ceiling and says, "hmmm, I know! One more Mommy...just one more tv/bottle/snack/grocery store/walk/piece of clothing/minute before bed/etc". Or her newest saying "hmmm wee bit more Mommy, wee bit more ( tv/bottle of milk/minute before bed/etc)!". The big eyes, the scrunched up face that turns to a look of surprise (as she thinks she has the greatest idea ever), the finger pointed up....too adorable. I think that the UN wouldn't be totally silly to think that enlisting her might be a good idea! I have such a hard time standing my ground when she turns on the negotiating charm! Mark and I both have to swallow our smiles and laughs! It hurts to continue saying "no" to that little girly but we really need to help our strong willed Pj learn some boundaries! This parenting thing is harder than we thought it would be....but the opportunity to be a part of someone so special's life is just amazing. I wouldn't change this calling for the world!