"you the best friend"

This is a phrase that my child uses frequently to manipulate me. I know that when she is 16 I will be begging and pleading to hear her say these words. However, she does say it alot to soften me up now. She will also say the dreaded "I'm not your friend anymore" to me if for some reason she is mad--like I won't let her have another iced cookie before lunch.
Tonight I let her go to eat with Grammy and Danny while I went to the gym--this is a great plan btw. So, i walked into O'Charley's just in time for her to walk out of the bathroom and yell "MOM, I DID GREEN". I don't know why she says that pee is green but no matter how many times i say pee is yellow she still says green.
When we got in the car and were headed home she said, " Mom, can you give me a kiss?" so sweet!!! I said "sure as soon as we get home." So, she proceeds with "how about a pat, Momma?" So I reach back and pat her leg. That seems to make her very happy and that just amazes me. So crazy how sometimes she can be the most loving child. I know that is why Jesus told us to be like little children. They can be so contented sometimes. Now when they are brats-I am sure Jesus wasn't thinking about that. But in moments where they are happy as can be if you are the "best friend" it is awesome.