Sunday, January 18, 2009

Master Manipulator

Andy crawled into bed with Nana this morning for an early morning cuddle and chat. Nana soon discovered he had an agenda. Per Nana, the conversation went a little something like this...

[Chatter about stuff]

ANDY: Nana, are you my mom's mom?

NANA: Yes, I am.

[More chatter about stuff, wheels clearly still turning in Andy's little mind]

ANDY: Does that mean you are in charge of my mom?

NANA: I am pretty much in charge of everyone.
(Nobody will question the authenticity of this story, since clearly that last statement is vintage Nana)

ANDY: Nana, since you are in charge of my mom, can you please make her let me play Lego Batman more?

Boy, are we in trouble! For the record, Nana, not a fan of video games, denied the request. Andy's furrowed brow and generally put-out disposition did not mask his disappointment well. Though he is clearly honing those manipulative skills, he has some work to do on his follow-up.