In case I thought my kids were a little too good, this conversation happened yesterday:
15: Mom says that you aren't smarter than me.
13: Am so.
15: She says you're not and she says you're just saying that to get my goat.
13: Whatever that means.
15: She says they won't let you take AP English in 10th grade.
13: Mom! Can't I do anything before Hope does?
Me: No, dear. Nothing.
15: Ha! Ha!
13: You're so mean. I hate you!
Me: Hey, it's not me. It's the school.
13: Mom, why won't you make them let me?
Me:
Published on August 12, 2009 14:37