Big Thoughts, Little People Vol. 1

Harp, Rose and I were getting ready for some summer park action this morning when Harp hit me with this:

Harp: Mom, you know why I'm doing everything you ask me to do the first time you ask?

Mom: I can't imagine why, dear heart. I did notice the unusual compliance, but didn't want to dissuade you from your current unexplained and unusual course. (Slightly enhanced language to adjust for pre-coffee verbal incoherence)

Harp: Well, I just didn't want to stress you out. You're not stressed are you?

Mom: No - not feeling particularly stressed right now.

Harp: Do you know why you're not stressed?

Mom: No. I guess I've had enough sleep.

Harp: Yeah, maybe, but it's also because I snuck into your room last night and poured "no-stress potion" into your mouth.

Mom: Ah, really?

Harp: Yeah, it's only for kids to give parents, so parents won't get stressed out and yell at their kids.

Mom: Dude, great concept - love the idea.

Harp: But it's a secret. I probably shouldn't have told you that. Tonight I'll give you the "no remembering potion," so you'll forget this conversation.

Honest to god.....