Conversations

Henry: Mom, did you know that the greatest boys know how to hypnotize a chicken?  Have you ever hypnotized a chicken?

Me:  I can't say I have, and to be honest, I never even imagined myself having this conversation.

Henry: I wish I was a greatest boy...

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Me: Thomas, will you please get out of the bathtub?  Why are you pushing Cora's doll under the water?

Thomas: Just bap-a-tizing her, Mom.  Be right out.

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Me: Cora, please stand up so I can scrub you.

Cora: Can't stand.  I'm a fishy.  Not a people.