10 yo: "I just read that you have fingertips, but not toe tips, yet you can tiptoe, but not tipfinger."
Me: "It's 6 am."
My 4-year-old just gave me the last apple slice, then announced loudly, "If you eat the last apple, you put the bowl in the sink."
7 yo: "Can we have candy for dinner?"
Mom: "Why would that ever be OK?"
7 yo: "Because you're tired and don't feel like cooking."
Someone's been watching me more closely than she should.
Dad: "Did you brush your teeth?"
8 yo: "I don't need to."
Dad: "Why not?"
8 yo: "Yesterday, I brushed them twice."
11 yo: "I should get my allowance from when I was away from camp."
Mom: *raises an eyebrow*
11 yo: "What, so now you won't support paid leave?"
I told my daughters they get to split the inheritance when we pass away. My ten-year-old asked, "Will you leave me more if I'm your lawyer?"
She's clearly ready for a legal career.
