Mommy's conversation with Benjamin this morning......

(Getting in the car to head to school/work)

Benjamin: Daddy's not going?

Mommy: No, Daddy is staying home with brother.

Benjamin: I want to stay home with Daddy and brother and watch t.v.!

Mommy: Brother and Daddy are staying home because they aren't feeling well. They aren't watching t.v.!

Benjamin: They are sick?

Mommy: Yes, they are sick.

Benjamin: D-a-d-d-y's sick????????

Mommy: (Got me!) No, Daddy isn't sick, but brother is sick, and daddy is staying home with him.

Benjamin: I want to stay home and watch t.v.!

Mommy: Benjamin, when we're sick, we don't watch t.v.! WE TAKE NAPS ALL DAY LONG! Do you want to stay home with daddy and brother and take a nap ALL DAY LONG?

Benjamin: NO...NEVER!!!!!!

Mommy: (Whew!)