In honor of the canceled Presidential Debate that was originally scheduled for tonight, I thought I might provide a transcript from my Daily Diva Debates until the real one is rescheduled.
Issue: The Campaign This October
Youngest Son: Can I go as the Grim Reaper for Halloween this year?
Me: I don't think the school allows you to be something that gruesome.
Youngest Son: I'll be a friendly Grim Reaper.
Winner: Youngest Son at first blush, but the School's Principal may ultimately prevail on this point.
Issue: Energy
Oldest Son: Can we have another sleepover tonight?
Me: No, I don't like back-to-back sleepovers during the school year.
Oldest Son: That's okay because we never really sleep anyway.
Winner: Oldest Son--I'm too tired to offer a rebuttal.
Issue: Healthcare.
Pharmacist: It's a day too early to refill that prescription with your insurance, so if you want it now, you can pay the out-of-pocket price.
Me: How much is that?
Pharmacist: $187.50. Your co-pay amount is ten bucks tomorrow.
Winner: Walgreens. (They also win on the issue of the economy because I spent twice as much by making 2 trips to pick up the prescription.)
Issue: Global Warming
Me (to 4-year-old Daughter): Please don't sit on that carton of eggs, you'll break them.
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