Man Chores

Conversation with R. this morning:

(I recently purchased some lighters, because the one that we had, won't work.)
"Mom, YOU use lighters?!?"
"Yes, R. I use lighters."
"Mom, you shouldn't use lighters."
"R, why shouldn't I use a lighter?"
"Because you aren't a man."
"R., I can use a lighter. You don't have to be a man to use a lighter."
"Yes, you do."
"Why do you need to be a man to use a lighter?"
"Because we are smarter. It's true mom.  We're men!" (said with arms crossed in a defiant stance)
(Interjection from J., "We're men!")


By the way, T promises he did not teach them that!