I actually had this conversation this morning.

Aimee: “Declan, we’re having eggs and ham for breakfast this morning.”

Declan: “Hmmm. I have an idea for a compromise, Mama.”

Aimee: (trying not to laugh) “Well, let’s hear it, then.”

Declan: “How about we have your eggs and ham AAAND my cereal for breakfast this morning?”

Aimee: “That sounds like a fine idea!”

(P.S. What I really wanted to say was: “FUCK YEAH, LITTLE MAN! YOU JUST NEGOTIATED YOUR FIRST DEAL WITHOUT WHINING, CRYING OR BEGGING. FUCKIN’ A, DUDE!”)