Negotiations

Lindsey has been quick to learn the art of negotiations at the ripe age of 3. Last summer on a camping trip she had one of my favorites.  

Me: Lindsey, can you come help mommy? I will give you a marshmallow when we're done.

Lindsey: Okay! (Proceeds to help me put stuff away)

Me: Okay, let's go get a marshmallow.

Lindsey: Alright, two marshmallows.

Me: Noooo, I said just one marshmallow.

Lindsey: How about three?

Me: How about one?

Lindsey: Hmm, how about two?

Me: Fine.

She got me.  I'd like to add that I learned in parent classes at church that when you give the prize after the action, it is actually a reward. Had I given it to her before the action - that is a bribe.