M: Hey, Laurel, did you see the purse we made you for Christmas?
L: I did. I love it… it’s so pretty.  Did you help choose it?
M: Yeah, I boughts it for you.
L: Thank you very much, M.
M: Did you look to see what’s inside of it?
L: No I haven’t yet. (as I reach for it to look she snatches it out of my hands)
M: (With an exasperated sigh) I’ll just tell you. It’s gloves.

Wow, it’s really tough being such an emotional burden for a four-year old. I have a feeling one day I’ll be forced to pay her therapy bills.