Breadwinner:What are you doing?
Princess:Nuthin'
Breadwinner:Are you making a mess?
Princess:(she doesn't answer)
Breadwinner:Can you help me clean up your mess?
Princess:Can't you just give me a break?
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Me:When I grow up, can I be gorgeous just like you?
Princess:No
Me:Mommy can't be gorgeous like Princess?
Princess:No, silly. I not grown up.
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On an excursion at Home Depot:Breadwinner:OK Princess, I expect you to behave. (this is a tactic that I use and it works for me)
Princess:Why? Mommy's not here.
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On an car ride to the Breadwinner's office:Princess:I want to go see Grammie. (this is the breadwinner's mom -- my mom is called Lola)
Breadwinner:You do?
Princess:Yeah, I want Grammie to give me stickers.
Breadwinner:Do you want to go see Grammie because you love her or because you want stickers?
There's a pause while she thinks about it.Princess:I want the stickers.
