“Do you want to come with me to the hardware store?” asks Dad.
“No, thanks,” replies Big Guy. Little Guy is asleep on the couch and I seize an opportunity for alone time.
“I’ll give you some chocolate chips if you go with Dad,” I said.
“How many? A little bunch or a lot?”
“Medium bunch.”
He nods. We have a deal. Instant guilt.
“Do you know what that was – that Mommy just did? It’s called bribery – it’s not right.”
Husband rushes to my defense (and scores big points). “It’s not bribery. It’s using the resources you have available at the time to get what you want.” Yes. That sounds better.
The State of Motherhood 
I believe in bribery, wholeheartedly!
Chocolate works every time! 🙂
On the kids and on me also!
You were just being resourceful, I agree. I’m resourceful all the time! Ha Ha!