Nov 21 2011
Compromise
Last night Annada and I returned home. Annada has spent 3 weeks with Meme (one in Orlando, two in Omaha). As usual, Annada seems to jump forward developmentally every time she is with Meme. From puzzles to vocabulary, Annada is 2 going 6.
Annada plays dress-up with Aunt Erica. She's an Indian Princess.
This trip her biggest jump seems to be in bargaining. Marc and I decided we are all going candy free for a couple of days to help break our dependence. As a result Annada has become a first-rate lawyer:
“The sugar in soda will make my body grow strong, Mommy. It will!”
“If I don’t eat all my lunch I will need a popsicle. If I do eat it all, I should get some candy.” (My favorite.)
(I received some candy from Taylor for my birthday.) “I’ll help you eat them, Mommy. I can even open the package.”
“I want to buy some candy for Daddy to say welcome home.”
“Mommy, you haven’t had any gummy penguins today. I’ll get you some.”
“I need a snack. Candy is a good snack. It is even fast!”