Kiddo: Do we have lettuce?
Me: Uh, it's 11 pm.
Kiddo: But I like your salad.
Me: At 11 pm ??
Kiddo: Yes. Can WE make some.
Me: Go ahead.
Kiddo: No, WE.
Me: Not at this hour. You are nuts.
Kiddo: But I like your salad.
Me: You are repeating yourself. If you want salad at this hour, make it yourself. I suggest you go to bed.
Kiddo: But I don't know how to make it.
Me: Olive oil, balsamico, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika ... the usual
Kiddo: But you can make it so that it tastes good, I can't.
Me: Then learn it. Learning by doing.
Kiddo: But it's late.
Me: My point.

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