Silly Kid

Two fun conversations from our morning.


Scene 1
The setting: BETSY and BELLA sitting together having breakfast.

BELLA places her arm around BETSY

BELLA: I love you, Dad.

BETSY: I'm Mom.

BELLA (after a slight pause): I love my dad.

Scene 2
The setting: BETSY and BELLA are sorting laundry. There's a radio on, and the song "It Won't Be Like This For Long" comes on.

BETSY sniffles a bit.

BELLA: Mommy, are you sad?

BETSY (smiling): A little bit, honey.

BELLA: Mommy, are you crying?

BETSY: Just a little bit, honey.

BELLA: Oh, it's okay, Mommy. Don't worry about it.

They both fold a few more things.

BELLA: Mommy?

BETSY: Yes?

BELLA: Are you crying because you're folding the laundry?

And the curtain closes.