She's also four years old, which makes these negotiations more than a little entertaining.
For example, today:
Genevieve: I would like a television in my room.
Me: You can have one when you're 20.
Genevieve: How about when I'm 80?
Me: OK. I will put it on the list for your 80th birthday.
Genevieve: I would also like a remote control, and I would like you to make me a Cinderella dress, glass shoes, and a crown.
Me: I will put all of those on your 80th birthday list.
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| **Her ACTUAL fourth birthday cake, which is a story all in itself. |
... And maybe a princess cake, too.
I used to say to my son "someday", until the time he responded with "but someday is such a long, long time!"
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