A one (two, three...) act play
5-year old:Daddy, is my clock to infinity?
me:No. Time is circular.
5-year old:(blank stare)
me:Good night (shuts door).
3-year old:Woofy needs a book readed to him
me:So, read him one.
3-year old:(blank stare)
me:Good night (shuts door).
3-year old:Daddy, I need fresh water.
me:Yours is too salty?
3-year old:(blank stare)
me:Good night (shuts door).
me, aside:Note how the five year old has resigned herself to her room at this point. She knows daddy don't mess at bedtime. That, or she's contemplating a linear vs. circular world-view. Everything. Is. Circular.
3-year old:When's mommy coming home?
me:later
3-year old:Daddy?
me:yes?
3-year old:I love you.
me:Love you too. Good night (shuts door)
Audience gasps at 3-year old's manipulation of heart-strings. Dad remains stoic.
3-year old:Daddy, tonight I'm a little bit tired.
me:Well, then, GO TO BED!
3-year old:Daddy, after woofy had another story, he went to sleep.
me:If I see you again, no lego tomorrow.
DAD WINS!
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