Job prospect # 1 - hostage negotiator (if hostage is a frozen treat and the dangerous situation is breakfast)

"Poppypull, mommy. Poppypull … PEAASSE!"

"How about eggs?"

"No, poppypull! POPPYPULL!"

"How about raisin bran?"

"No, poppypull! POPPYPULL!"

"What about yogurt and then a popsicle?"

(Crying now.) "GREEEEN poppypull?"

"Ok, but only if you sit in your chair."

(Happy now.) "No strap in, ok. No strap in."

"I won't strap you in if you wear the big bib."

"Ok, ok, ok."

"Deal."