"Hmm, I think maybe you have earned a bit of playtime in the tub since you did so well in letting mommy wash you up."

"Yes, please, pretty please, Mommy."

"OK, but what would you like to play with. I'm afraid I really don't have any bath toys anymore as once Bobby got older I got rid of them all."

"I could play with something else maybe?" he tentatively asked.

"Hmm, like what baby . . . don't be shy . . . tell your mommy what you really wanna play with."

After a long moment of silence leaving her to wonder if he would be brave enough to make...