August 14, 2012 
With school back in session, the boys and I are spending more time together in the car.
This morning, Joe and Charlie were discussing a trade. Joe wanted the crackers in Charlie’s lunchbox, and he was trying to negotiate a deal. While stopped at a red light, I captured the moment when Joe offered to buy Charlie a new Lego set, if he handed over the crackers.
Because Charlie believes everything Joe says, he seriously considered his offer; however, because I know Joe does not have money for a Lego set, I prevented the deal from taking place.
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You gotta watch out for that Joe!
Yeah we do. Charlie needs to toughen up, too. He believes Joe way more than he should.
THAT FACE!!!
I KNOW!!! We’re doomed.
Maybe Joe got an after-school job and forgot to tell you.
Hmmm… if that is the case, I should get 10% of the pay. I’ll have to investigate…
Legos for crackers seems like a fair trade to me, Mom.
Seems fair to Charlie, too. (Poooor Charlie….)
I need you to go with me the next time I buy a car — or anything else, for that matter!
No, you don’t need me, Lisa. You need Joe. Joe will do the talking, while Charlie does the charming. (Oh goodness, we have our hands full.)
Don’t be too hard on that kid. He is going to grow up to be a second Donald Trump. How does Joe Trump sound?
Let’s hope Joe’s hair is better, as is his popularity with the general public.
Too cute for his own good, Mom!
*shudder* I need backup.
I’d trade him my crackers…even without the Legos. You have some seriously cute boys.
As my parents would say, “You’re a good egg, Katy.”
Hmm, smooth talker ‘n cool pursuader. Shoulda had that pair when I went through the car fiasco.
Your boys make for good laughs, Lenore.
Blessings to you and the family – Maxi
Thank you, Maxi. If you ever find yourself in a situation like the car issue again, you let me know. I’ll send my boys down to clear up the mess.
Impressive persuader! And impressive you to have taken such a beautiful picture, sealing this sweet moment with it.
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Priya, I’ve been out of town and have fallen behind in my reading. I am still getting your notices. I will come visit you today. Promise. Thank you for visiting me, in spit of my ‘disappearance’. And, thank you for your kind words regarding the photo.
NEW LEGOS!?!?!?
SOLD!!!
*if it had me you wouldn’t have had a chance to stop the negotiation!!! What a deal!!!*
Oh SIG. Joe would take advantage of your quick responses. Let me tell you this now … he is scamming you. There are no Legos in the deal. Next time, hold on to your crackers.
A true Lenore Rockwell moment.
Thanks, Linda. I love this picture, because I easily see Charlie as a baby again. The way his hands are on his face along with his facial expression. Aw. Makes this Mama weep.