Papa and Isabella

Of all the pictures snapped on Father's Day yesterday, I am drawn to this one the most. It was a moment between granddaughter Isabella and me at her second birthday party. Aunt Chrissy Krol captured the mood beautifully.

Here is the brief conversation we had...

Papa: We really should go inside, Isabella. Everyone is waiting for you to open your presents.

Isabella: No. Outside.

(I told you it was brief.)

Moments later Isabella rushed inside-- bribed by her mother with a sugar cookie. The expediency of simple bribery beat logic and reason once again.

Doesn't anyone abide by the, "Don't negotiate with terrorists" rule any more?