So much for teachable moments

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This morning, as I was tidying up yet another mess from the kids' post-Christmas toy frenzy, I noticed that the paint pens Mac and Owen had just been playing with were sitting on the table with the caps off. I think to myself 'What a good opportunity to teach Mackay how to take better care of her things.'

Me: 'Mackay, if you leave the caps off your paint pens, they will dry out and you won't be able to play with them anymore.'

Mackay: 'Really? Well, I'm trying to watch Phineas and Ferb right now. Could you just put them on for me?'

Mackay, 122. Mom, 0.

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