tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post8421071304723588778..comments2023-09-17T05:46:14.693-07:00Comments on Luke, I Am Your Father: Deal? Or No Deal?James (SeattleDad)http://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-8089983526910129142009-03-22T20:00:00.000-07:002009-03-22T20:00:00.000-07:00@Nonna - I hope we avoid the seriously picky stage...@Nonna - I hope we avoid the seriously picky stage. I am sure that is just dream talking there, but hey, a guy can hope.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-18578777409667634972009-03-22T13:27:00.000-07:002009-03-22T13:27:00.000-07:00healthy, balanced meals + toddler = FAIL lol soon ...healthy, balanced meals + toddler = FAIL lol soon he will pick one or two things he'll eat and will ONLY eat those. <BR/><BR/>didn't have to do tons of negotiating with the g-kid cuz i'm the mean grandmother who means NO when i say no. lol he toes the line pretty good when he's with me. now with mommy....that's a whole nother story :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-48096555127942628102009-03-19T12:58:00.000-07:002009-03-19T12:58:00.000-07:00@CDA - I need a lot of practice on my Bad Cop. I ...@CDA - I need a lot of practice on my Bad Cop. I can't keep a straight face.<BR/><BR/>@Eric - It's time to pull out the big guns...so to speak. lol.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-28440434138508776062009-03-18T10:33:00.000-07:002009-03-18T10:33:00.000-07:00He has turned... it's pointin in the right directi...He has turned... it's pointin in the right direction... he just needs to frickin stick his head out! LOL! jkErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214730178069352919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-19469203939048916352009-03-17T22:58:00.000-07:002009-03-17T22:58:00.000-07:00When it works it's good, but most times I'm throwi...When it works it's good, but most times I'm throwin down my bad cop routine.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-71346145238326688092009-03-17T19:35:00.000-07:002009-03-17T19:35:00.000-07:00@Vegasdad - We haven't resorted to threats yet. W...@Vegasdad - We haven't resorted to threats yet. We are still in that extended honeymoon period.<BR/><BR/>@Ed - Ha! The counteroffer. Then you know your kid will be a brilliant negotiator himself.<BR/><BR/>@DC Urban Dad - I know who will be doing the negotiating for the parents in your house. Sounds like you would cave every time.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-47228688916318797982009-03-17T17:39:00.000-07:002009-03-17T17:39:00.000-07:00I am dead meat. This kid has me wrapped. Luckily...I am dead meat. This kid has me wrapped. Luckily the wife is a lawyer. For many reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-34945542658920018822009-03-17T04:43:00.000-07:002009-03-17T04:43:00.000-07:00The negotiating works well for a time...the your k...The negotiating works well for a time...the your kids learn the art of a counter-offer.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310994156273091597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-81061486343284555062009-03-16T22:23:00.000-07:002009-03-16T22:23:00.000-07:00Z-dud is the master of manipulation so negotiation...Z-dud is the master of manipulation so negotiation no longer works, but threats seem to work.Jason Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344040175168572355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-35236538495521322402009-03-16T19:32:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:32:00.000-07:00@Eric - Has he turned yet? If not, the flashlight...@Eric - Has he turned yet? If not, the flashlight trick did wonders for us.<BR/><BR/>@Steve - Looks like I'm in it for the long haul. I'm sure Lukas won't be so amiable in another couple of years.<BR/><BR/>@Scifi - I sure hope Lukas doesn't begin to terrorize us. No signs at all of that. I think he will stay on the good side of the force.<BR/><BR/>@Momo Fali - Sounds like you learned from the school of hard knocks. You must be very good at the whole negotiation thing.<BR/><BR/>@Mandy - LOL. Yeah, one day it's all going to click and they will see us for the liars that we really are.James (SeattleDad)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04087365610002249685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-58877789748657792482009-03-16T17:34:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:34:00.000-07:00We often "bribe" (as we call it) with Jacob. It us...We often "bribe" (as we call it) with Jacob. It usually works and we are surprised he hasn't picked up on it yet. We will do the whole "this is the last bite and you can get down" and he will eat it. Then 10 "last bites" later we are pleased with what he has eaten and let him down. Poor kid, one of these days he is going to realize his parents are liers! ((GRIN))Being us...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06230225611051693046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-44905835335580643312009-03-16T17:32:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:32:00.000-07:00I must say, I have learned to be the master negoti...I must say, I have learned to be the master negotiator. My son has to get blood draws a lot, and there have been so many painful medical procedures...so I've had to get creative with the bribes!Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-14254584347691432342009-03-16T15:37:00.000-07:002009-03-16T15:37:00.000-07:00Whenever this subject comes up, I always (jokingly...Whenever this subject comes up, I always (jokingly) say "We don't negotiate with terrorists!"<BR/><BR/>(My wife doesn't find it so funny.)<BR/><BR/>In all seriousness, we try to give my daughter the illusion of choice (i.e. you can have carrots or cucumber for dinner as opposed to "what do you want?") and offer compromises ("OK fine... you can have both").SciFi Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479890087443823197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-71456188831241883662009-03-16T13:49:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:49:00.000-07:00I doubt there is a day that goes by without some s...I doubt there is a day that goes by without some small negotiation with my (now 3.5 year old) son. Generally it works well. <BR/><BR/>My 19 month old daughter on the other hand is much more of a "it's my way or the highway" sort of girl. But even she will cease screaming instantly if I make her the right offer.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423908073209400111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8195142635395855095.post-89920575934149644562009-03-16T13:31:00.000-07:002009-03-16T13:31:00.000-07:00Maybe I can negotiate my son to finally come out o...Maybe I can negotiate my son to finally come out of the womb! LOL!<BR/>Any tips?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12214730178069352919noreply@blogger.com