{a two-year old's understanding of manners}

I have been sitting in the office while Drew is supposed to be resting in his room. (Nap time is not agreeing with us this week.) The past ten minutes or so of my life have sounded like this-

Drew: Can I get off this bed now?
Leslie: No.

a minute passes

Drew: Can I get off this bed now?
Leslie: No.

a minute passes

Drew: Now can I get off this bed?
Leslie: No, Drew.

another minute passes

Drew: Can I please get off this bed now?
Leslie: No.
Drew: (after a very slight pause and in a completely bewildered voice) But I said please! I used my manners and you still said no!