A typical night in our house…

Last night as I was soaking in the tub, I thought I’d ask McCanless to jump in with me. She and Mel were in our bedroom on the bed watching their favorite cartoon, Sponge Bob Square Pants, much to my dismay.
Here is how our conversation went…

Mom: McCanless, come take a bath with Mommy.
McCanless, yelling… I was in the pool all day today… I don’t need to.
Mom: Yes, you do.
PAUSE
McCanless: The pool has chlorine. (giggle, giggle)
PAUSE
McCanless: Chlorine kills bacteria. (giggle, giggle)

As I finally realized what was going on, I continued: McCanless, you must take a bath tonight!

McCanless: Baths are for wussies!

I got out of the tub and walked into my bedroom to find Mel and McCanless on my bed with their heads tucked into a pillow laughing hysterically. Obviously, Mel had been feeding her words to say.

How am I going to teach her anything!?