From the Mouths of Boys

Chris, coming out of the boys' room, where he fell asleep while putting them to bed. He wanders groggily into the study, glances at the computer screen, squints and turns away.

"That's too bright. So I'll look at you instead. (pause) 'Cause you're not too bright."

***

Daniel, talking about a character in a movie. "Yeah, she's selfish. But she's still OK. She's not a bad sort, once you get to know her."

('not a bad sort'? What are you, 70?)

***

This morning, it's raining and I send Justin outside while I get my keys. I come out to find him standing in front of the drainpipe, peering at it curiously.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm waiting."

"For what?"

"For a spider. To come down the water spout."

***

( pointless self-pity )