bribery

Typically getting Jonathan dressed and out the door in the morning takes a bit of wheeling and dealing and an extra dose of patience. But today he made me laugh.

Mommy: Ok buddy, time to get dressed.
Jonathan: No!
Mommy: You already picked out your shirt, let's get ready for school
Jonathan: No, I need an M&M.
Mommy: I don't have any M&Ms. (lie)
Jonathan: No, I need a pretend M&M.
Mommy: You can have a pretend M&M if you put your shirt and pants on.
Jonathan: OK!!

This tactic worked for shirt, pants, socks, shoes, jacket, backpack and getting in the car. If only bribery was always going to be so easy!!