The Power of Words

Sometimes my children say things that almost crumble my resolve. Almost. Whether meant to manipulate or not, I can stand on the precipice of reason and hear a tiny voice that begs me to do its bidding. Nathan did not want to nap yesterday. "No. I. Not." Yes, you will says the Mom who has endured a napless Nathan. Gah. After futzing around with his blankie, pillow, sippy cup he resorted to tiny, pitiful wails, meant to change my mind and get him up. "Mommy, I want to be wis yooooooouuuuuuu! I want to be wis you and your famiweeeee!" He had a good, long nap.