Conversation

I knew that getting Maeve to part with toys for the garage sale would be tricky. So I did what any good parent would; I bribed her with cash. We told Maeve that any money made from the sale of Maeve's goods would end up in her hot little hand. We explained that she could spend it on anything she wanted. True to her suspicious nature, she weighed her options.

Me: So, if you pick out some toys to sell, you can keep the money!
Maeve: I don't think that's a very good idea.
Me: But you could use the money to buy NEW toys! Or books, or whatever treats you want!
Maeve: Fine.
Me: Great! What are you going to spend the money on???
Maeve: I could..... get icecream?
Me: Mmm hmm.
Maeve: Or I could.... go to Old McDonald's?
Me: Okay....
Maeve: Or I could go to see Dr. Shelly!!!! (our chiropractor)
Me: Uhhh, sure. You could use the money to pay your copay if you really want to.
Maeve: Greeeeaaaaatttt!