Tricking Toddlers for Fun and Profit
Something else I’ve discovered; when “Come here, Miriam” results in “No no no!”, I ask “Bring me that [book/toy/cup/etc.],” with which she dutifully complies, inadvertantly bringing herself as well. Once I asked “Bring me Elisha,” which confused Miriam. When Elisha remained defiant, Miriam complied by bringing me everything that Elisha was holding.