Here are some neutral ways to say no: Right now, we need to do ____, so let’s come back and have that in a little while. We just finished up breakfast, so this is something we can have later. It’s not snack/mealtime right now—but we’re going to eat soon. Thanks for being patient. I know these both look yummy. You need to pick one to have right now, and next time we’ll have the other one. I understand you’re upset we’re not having that right now—I’m so glad to know you like that and we can be sure to have it more often. We need to save some of that. Can I get you something else? This is what we
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