Mom: Let’s have some quiet time.
Babai: (whispers) Okay… but when does the quiet time end?
Mom: When the clock says so.Babai: But it’s not talking Mumma.

Child: Mommy, I love you more than pizza!
Mom: Aww, that’s so sweet!
Child: …But only by a tiny little bit. Mom: [pretending to be hurt] Only a tiny bit?

Child: Daddy, why do owls stay up at night? Don’t they feel sleepy?
Dad: Because they are nocturnal, sweetheart. That means they sleep during the day

Mom: Time for a nap honey!
Moni: But I’m not sleepy! My eyes are just…blinking very slowly.
Mom: OK baby, no need to sleep. Just lie down and close your eyes for a bit, that’s enough.

Mom stood firm; arms crossed like a chocolate-free gatekeeper. Mom: “No more candy today.”Arya: “But Mommy, I promise I’ll eat my veggies… tomorrow