Let's Talk About Feelings

Jane is obsessed with candy - it's second only to her obsession with babies.  The other night she came wandering out of her room about 30 minutes after she'd been put to bed.

Jane:  "Mommy, can I have some candy?"
Me:  "No, of course not."
Jane:  "Please?  I love candy."
Me:  "No.  Go back to bed."
Jane:  [stomps to her room]

Five minutes later, she reappears, looking very unhappy and says to me, "Mommy, I want to talk to you about my feelings."  I feel bad for being short with her, and am ready to apologize.

Me:  "Okay, sweetie.  How are you feeling?"
Jane (pausing):  "Well . . . I'm feeling like I want some candy."