The anatomy of a conversation with Ben

Mommy? Can I have some ice cream?


What?? What do you mean I have to wait until after lunch?


That makes me so sad!


I don't want any ice cream! (failed attempt at reverse pyschology)


I just thought you are pretty. (now switching to the sucking up tactic)


Look, I'm happy now! (cheesy fake smile to prove he's not pouting)


So.......can I have some ice cream now?


It's so easy to be manipulated by a 4 year old....