Tonight, my oldest boy (age 4) Jack was hoping that a young lady friend (age 4) would be allowed to dress up as Elasti-Girl while he was in costume as Mr. Incredible. He asked her mom first if she could play for 10 minutes. Then, without her dad knowing that her mom had been asked, Jack asked him if she could play in costume…”for 12 minutes.” He, in return, jokingly said, “How about 8 minutes?” In response, Jack said, “OK, how about 10 minutes?”

Although he has no concept of time, he has learned the art of negotiation. Crazy.