Conversation with the Kids VI

Conversation with Rory and Darby...

Rory: Mama, can you go wash the clothes now?
Me: I did wash them. I just have to fold them. And put them away.
Rory: Can you put them away now?
Me: No. I'm going to eat lunch first.
Rory: But, please? Because I want to look for a ring pop.
Me: Oh, so you want me to leave so you can do something sneaky.
Rory: Not sneaky...
Me: You want me to leave the room so you can do something I told you not to do.
Rory: Oh, yeah.
Darby: Mama, how delicious is this ring pop?
Me: Pretty delicious.
Rory: It's my favorite.
Me: Delicious like every other candy because it's full of sugar. It's not any better than any other candy, Rory.
Rory: But it's my favorite.
Me: I don't think you've ever even had one.
Rory: No...but it's my favorite.
Me: I know, Rory. It's pretty and looks like a ring. I knew you would be sad as soon as you saw what Darby had. Sorry, buddy. I know it's hard.

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