She Moves in Devious Ways

Lola scored her first triumph against parental omnipotence today. She came to me in our bedroom, while Daddy was out in the living room, and said, "I want to go to the park." I repeated after her, questioning, "the park?" She clarified: "the square." The square is our town square. I said, "Well it might be a little hot. We can go . . . if you would be willing to ride in the stroller. She said triumphantly, "Yes I would." I didn't guess the reason for her triumphant tone until Josh came in and said, "She just fooled you. I told her no because it was too hot." Lola is getting too smart for her own good! or at least for ours.--K