Me: Look Lucas! Here are Power Ranger and Spider-Man undies. Aren't they cool? (using as much excitement as I can muster)
Lucas: And look at these, Mommy -- Ninja Turtle undies! (equally as excited)
Me: Why don't we start potty training and Mommy will buy you these undies? (still excited)
Lucas: Um..... no thank you.
* * * Lucas had been begging and pleading for a plastic sword, similar to the one his best bud and our neighbors have, so I finally gave in.
Me: Now Lucas, we are here to get a sword and only a sword, do you understand?
Lucas: Yes Mommy. I understand.
As I search to the store for a plastic sword, Lucas sees an action figure he decides he wants instead of the sword.
Me: Lucas, it's the action figure or the sword. You decide.
Lucas: blink, blink
Me: Lucas, did you hear me? The action figure or the sword, but not both.
Lucas: Mommy, I have an idea. Instead of the action figure and instead of the sword, why don't I get both?
Me: blink, blink