Mama, will Henry get his own Christmas tree?
Probably not.
Mama, what is there to eat?
Have an apple.
Mama, Jack doesn't do it fair.
We all know this.
Mama, I can't get my pajamas arms sort outed.
I can help with that.
::whine::
(ignore)
Mama, I'm hungry.
Have an apple.
Mama, I want a glass of water.
How would you say that if you really wanted a glass of water?
Mama, please I may have a glass of water?
Thank you.
Mama, can Henry play your iPad?
Not right now.
Well, when, then?
I don't know, maybe later.
Mama, can I have a coffee?
Can is a question of ability. 'May I' is a question of permission. You *can* drink coffee, but you may not.
Mama, I'm still hungry.
Did you eat an apple?
No.
Perhaps you will eat an apple?
Mama, do I have to empty the dishwasher?
Yes.
But I don't wanna.
Do you want to eat dinner?
Yes.
But I don't wanna make dinner.
Fine.
Mama, there's nothing to do.
How about some math?
::whine face::
Read a book?
::same face::
Play outside?
::same face, more feigned pain::
Legos?
::whine face + whine noise::
Stare at the wall? Go to bed?
I'll go outside.
What a good idea.
Mama, is there anything to eat?
Yes. There is. May I suggest an apple?
