...Until You Change Your Mind

My 3-year-old has taught me another crucial social skill. The other day, I was working on a project on the computer for one of my clients when she came over and asked...

"Daddy, do you want to play with me?"

I hesitated for a moment, because I really did want to, but said,

"Sweetie, I would love to but I have to finish this project for work. Maybe we can find some time to play today after dinner."

She mulled this answer over for a second or two and then said, with a completely straight face,

"OK, Daddy...well, I will just wait right here until you change your mind."

My wife looked at me and we spontaneously burst into laughter.

What if I could use this tactic in everyday life??
...cue dayream sequence music here...

AT WORK...

Me:
"So you see, boss, this is why my idea will work. What do you think?"

Boss:
"Well, perhaps we can look into that at a later date."

Me:
"OK, well, I will just wait right here in your office until you change your mind."

WITH CLIENTS...

Me:
"So, in looking at the figures, it seems to make sense for you to refinance your mortgage now and at this rate. What do you think?"

Client:
"Well, I'm just not sure. Maybe I'll talk it over with my spouse and get back to you in a few weeks."

Me:
"OK, well, I will just wait here on the line until you change your mind."

OUT WITH THE FAMILY...

Me:
"...and you forgot the fries AND the chicken tenders so I think you should give us our money back."

Order Taker:
"Well, we threw in a free cookie for the inconvenience. Have a nice day."

Me:
"OK, well, I will just wait right here until you change your mind."

As you can see, the possibilities are endless. Oh, and by the way, guess who ended up playing that day? :-)

P.S. - For everyone wondering about the baby...she's GREAT! She's only waking up 2 - 3 times per night and she's OFF the biliblanket! She's now a fully portable baby! Whew.