When your DS3 shows promise as a negotiator. (This is a skill we're trying to inculcate in him.)

DS: How about I eat 3 bites of healthy food for one bite of chocolate?

Me: You need more healthy food for a bite of chocolate.

DS: How about 6 bites?

Me: How about 12?

DS: Would 10 work?

Me: Yes, and if you eat the rest of your healthy food and have room, you can have more chocolate.

DS: One bite?

Me: (knowing he will be mostly full at that point and only be able to eat maybe 3 bites of chocolate) As much as you want!

DS: Wow. I can eat ALL THE DESSERTS IN THE WORLD!

DH: Buddy, you're constrained by the capacity of your stomach.

DS: Still, it's exciting to imagine!


What is to give light must endure burning.