No Means No...

So we were sitting at the table having dinner and I suddenly realize I am arguing with my two year old. I tell him to eat, he says "no" so I proceed to explain WHY I am telling him this (faulty brain of mine doesn't remember what the argument actually was about). Right after it dawns on my the ridiculousness (is that a word?) of this conversation I tell him "Zachary. Do not tell mommy no." He is silent for a moment and then comes up with "No means NO momma." I laughed. I couldn't help it. How funny is it when a two year old comes up with THAT? Well I thought it was funny. And then so did he when he saw he caught me off guard.

I've never uttered the phrase "no means no" to this particular kid but have to Mark who is constantly trying to think of ways to change my mind when I say no. To have it used on me is pretty funny though especially coming out a little one.