Neber, eber, eber

Alana has a new favorite phrase.

Last week we were trying to get her into a bath.  It's traditional to strip her down and at the last possible minute ask her to use the toilet.  So she's sitting on the toilet, totally naked, and we ask if she's ready to get into the tub.

(Note: she has a horrible cold, so she makes that cute little "b" sound instead of "v".)

"Neber."

Me:  "Sweetie, aren't you cold?"

Alana:  *glares*

Me:  "The bath is nice and warm, won't you get into it?"

Alana:  "NEBER!  NEBER EBER!"  *clutching the toilet seat with all her might*

Ken:  "Alana, it really is time for you to take a bath"  *laughing*

Alana:  "Don't wanna, won't do it."

Me:  *also laughing*  "Come on, Laina Bee, why won't you take a bath?"

Alana:  "NEBER!"

Ken:  (aside, to me) "Well, what do we do?"

Me:  (quietly) "Ignore her and play with Josiah.  She'll get bored."

Alana:  "NEBER EBER EBER!"

(Five minutes later she was in the tub.)