One Last Time

[Hsiao-Ching Chou]

My daughter has learned how to negotiate for another cookie or fill-in-the-blank treat. She flashes the sweetest look and says, "Mama, last one cookie. Please." When I say no, she repeats, "Last one." It's so darn cute that I can't resist. Of course, it's never really the last one, because after eating said "last one" she proceeds to ask for another "last one."