The Next Donald Trump

I've always been a good negotiator and am very proud of that. I got high school summer jobs for a bit more pay than my friends, talked my way into a couple better grades in college and now use this almost every day with my job. Throughout my ad agency, I'm known for being a tough negotiator and generally can get what I want, often surpassing what others have in the past. And what's weird? I love it. To me, it's a challenge and I get excited when November rolls around and we start negotiating contracts for the upcoming year.

And guess who is following in mommy's footsteps? Yep. My little non-stop talking turkey has already been negotiating with his parents and I think it's hilarious.

Examples -

{After telling him we're going up for a bath in two minutes} 

"No mommy - I want 5 more minutes".

{When it's weekend nap time} 

"Not yet mommy, not yet, play a little longer first".

{I tried to get him to take a bit of chicken before giving him another raspberry} 

"No chicken, I'll eat potatoes and then get raspberry".

{After picking out two books to read at night} 

"No mommy, I get FOUR books. 

Me: No Drew, we're just going to read 2 tonight. 

Drew: Ok, mommy read 3 then?"

(we end up reading 3. he wins)

I'm sure some parents uphold the "we don't negotiate with toddlers" theory, but I actually like fostering this assertive, smart side to him. It can't hurt to let a toddler feel the satisfaction of winning from time to time, right? Plus, he got so many of Derek's physical and personality traits that when I see something he's received from me, it makes me happy..... I mean, I was the one who spent 13 hours in labor birthing the thing.

Look out Donald Trump, this little smarty might take over your throne someday!