A lesson in leadership...

Layla and Cooper were playing in the other room and I heard Cooper say, "Layla, I want to be in charge, OK?"

Layla didn't answer.

"Lol, I want to be in charge in 3 minutes...OK?"

Still no response.

"Lolly.  Is it OK if maybe I can be in charge soon?"

More silence.

"OK Lolly, I don't have to be in charge.  Not now, but maybe later can I be the boss?"

A pause....

"Lol, I have a great idea!  You be the boss for a little while longer.  I don't need to be in charge."

Good grief!  I guess I just need to ignore the boy more often.  Apparently, that's the key to getting him to do what I want!