“Mom, I really want to marry you,” Logan announced out of the blue as I was working in the kitchen this evening.

“That’s sweet,” I said.

I must have sounded dismissive because he said, “Seriously. I really want to marry you, ‘cuz I really like you.”

“I really like you too,” I said. “That’s very sweet of you, but kids can’t get married. And boys can’t marry their moms.”

“But why not?” he demanded. “I REALLY want to!”

“Yes, I understand, but you’ll just have to pretend,” I said.

He continued to argue over the logistics of this plan and why it was ill-suited for his particular desires.

I listened, feeling flattered by his proposal, even though it’s one he’s extended multiple times. I couldn’t help but wonder, though, if this little chat was sincere or if it was designed to distract me.  You see, right before he made his announcement, I had busted him for getting into the candy jar without asking, right before supper, no less. (The chocolate mustache kind of gave him away.)

Have your kids attempted to distract you from their mischief?

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