Conversations with kids

First, with 7-year-old son, J:

Me: [talking back at CBC radio in the car, following a report on George W. Bush]

J: What's wrong, Mom?

Me: Oh, nothing, J, just yelling at the radio.

J: Did they say something wrong?

Me: Just a story about George Bush, he is such an ass.

J: What's wrong with him?

Me: Oh, where to start? But this story in particular just shows how completely out of touch with reality he is.

J: He must really suck.

Me: Yep, sucks hard.

J: Sucks worse than your music?

Me: Uh...

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Conversation with three-year-old C:

Me: It looks nice out this morning. I hope it doesn't rain again today.

C: It's a blue sky. There are no clouds. And there's a sunshine on it.