Conversations with a 4 yr-old #1

Z: Daddy can you fix my basket?

Me: Can I do it after I finish reading?

Z: But daddy, i need you to fix it now so i can leave you alone.

Me: You're right, give it to me.

(working diligently to untangle the cloth lining of Easter Basket 2012)

Z: Can you fix it?

Me: I'm trying.

Z: try harder daddy.

Me: I'm trying, I'm trying.
(30 seconds later)

Z: is it fixed?

Me: No.

Z: are you gonna fix it?

Me: If you leave me alone for a minute.

Z: Okay...(10 seconds) you didn't fix it yet?

Me: does it look like i fixed it?

Z: No.

Me: Well...

Z: you want mommy to fix it?

Me: No i got it. Who tangled this up like this anyway?

Z: Morgan

Me: So tell Morgan to fix it!

Z: she can't fix it and i can't fix it and you can't fix it.

Me: I can fix it.

Z: no you can't.

Me: Yes I can

Z: uh uh
(finally I fix it)

Me: See! I told you I could fix it.

Z: Okay, thanks dad!
(grabs it. sets it down on the floor and runs out the room)

Me: Hey!! You better come play with this basket!!

Z: I can't daddy, I'm tired of playing with it.