Tonight we brought Eli to Target with us in order to hone our parenting skills in the area of saying no. To make it especially challenging, Eli forced me to go into the toy department where he pointed out all of the benefits that each toy possessed. I held my ground and told him that we were only looking. I was doing well until Sherri came up and Eli switched tactics. He asked Sherri if he could get it and Sherri passed it back to me.
I caved...too much pressure!!! Off-sides !!! Foul!!!! Then Eli clinched the sale by giving me a big hug and announcing, " Dad, you're the best!"
I managed my own little coup...I managed to get Sherri to let me get egg nog! She's the best wife!
