Ode to a 4 Year-Old's Capacity for Defiance

Connor: I want _______ (fill in the blank with whatever item a 4 year-old boy might desire at the check out at Linens and Things).

Mommy: No.

Connor: Why can't I have______ (fill in the blank with same item as above)?

Mommy: Because I'm mean.

Connor: YOU'RE NOT MEAN!!! (at a much higher than necessary decibel level)

Mommy: Okay.

Connor: I want _______ (fill in the blank with same item as above).

Mommy: NO! (Whilst trying to restrain a certain angry 2 year old who desperately wanted OUT of her stroller).

Connor: Whyeeee Mommeeee?!?!?! (at same volume as before)

Mommy: Because I'm ruining your life.

Connor: I don't like it when you ruin my life, Mommy.


Get used to it, kiddo.