Emma's power of persuasion

Owen was hiding from Dadi inside the minivan, refusing to be corralled for a diaper change.

Me: "Owen, are you coming by yourself, or are you choosing for me to come and get you?"

Owen: (giggle)

Me: Resigned sigh as I prepare to chase him down.

Emma: "Owen, Dadi has to tell you something."

Emma, whispering in my ear: "Dadi, this will work."

Owen proceeds to come to my side of the car, and say, "Yes, Dadi?"

Diaper changed without incident.

Note that if I said that I "had to tell him something," Owen would have seen right through it and stayed in hiding. Coming from big sister Emma, it *must* be true, I guess. He didn't even seem all that upset about the deception.

If only we could make sure that Emma always used her powers for good.....