Jerry holding a heart shaped jelly bean
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Things Jerry says #4 – the power of negotiation.

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Things Jerry says: The negotiator

I can’t emphasise how much this kid amaze me all the time. I know that I said it many many times, but I guess I still need to say it mainly because I am so proud of him (or annoyed!) and it is a moment worth recording down. And mummies are always proud of their little one, however small an achievement because to us, they mean the world.

A couple of days ago, this kid isn’t on the best of behaviour. He refused to comply to any instruction and we were rushing out of the house for a party.  I needed him to sit in his car seat but all he did was scream, grab at me, kick and struggle.

Grrrrr!

In situations like this.. I had to dangle a carrot to get compliance…

(After struggling for what seems like ages)

Me: jerry! Sit in your car seat!! Do you want a heart shape (jelly bean)?!

J: *quietens down with wide eyes* I want!!

Me: you sit in the car seat now and I’ll give you a heart shape tonight when we get home.

J: no mummy! I want TWO! (Shows 2 fingers at me with extended hands)

Me: no. One.

J: no.  No. No. No. No. TWO!

Me: sigh. OK.  OK.  Two. Now, sit.

J: *sits still and let me buckle him in*
(I get into the car and buckled myself up and seconds later…)

J: mummy, can I have THREE? Please?!

Me: Grrrrrrrr. .. *curse silently under my breath but secretly proud that he definitely can negotiate*

//edit: 24 Feb 14. This was written about a month back but I never got round to posting it.

p.s. if you have enjoyed this post, do check out the rest of the my “Things Jerry Says” series.

Hi there! Thanks for popping by. I'm Cherie, a ftwm (full-time working mum) to 3 lovely kids (2 boys & a princess) and my motto in life is to BE HAPPY. Sure, life isn't all that smooth but it's the mentality that counts, no? This blog documents my life. Or rather, snippets of my life that has passed me by. I love capturing life memories in the blog and being able to read back and laugh at myself (or anyone). I love to eat (A LOT), travel and paint my own nails so the blog is mostly about that. Is that considered lifestyle? Of cos, the family is also very much an integral part of me so there would be loads of memories about the husband and my kids - Jerry (9yo), Jerome (7yo) and Leia (2.5yo) and everyone else that's close to me. I like documenting the kids' milestones, their growing up years, their achievements (and sometimes, mine), and my struggles and battles with motherhood. It sure ain't easy. I love seeking out good food and travelling, is trigger-happy, love new gadgets, love exploring new places and strives to live life to the fullest. I aspire to travel the world as much as I can, to soak in the different sights across the various continents and visit all the Disneylands in the world (almost there!). Have fun reading and do drop me a comment to say hi! Love, Cherie Lim Find me on Instagram.

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