“Look! I respect your individuality or whatever but you cannot keep this many empty soda cans in your room.”
“Oh, mom! Thanks for reminding me! I was gonna ask if you could round up the trash out of my room while I am at work.”
“Kid, You are a 28 year old registered nurse with a three-year-old child and you have just asked your mommy to do one of your chores.” I pause for effect. ” I take all of my civic duties quite seriously and it seems I would be failing society, as a parent, if I were to clean your Room for you. So, in the interests of being the best parent that I can possibly be, I am going to have to decline.”
“I never did like you, Mom. If that is your real name. “
“Your brother is my favorite. Still.”
Hello, Peepaw 