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On Taking Orders

The 4 y.o.: “MomI!!! C wants water, M wants OJ and I want milk.”

The Mom: “What am I — a waitress? What do you say when you are asking for something?”

The 4 y.o.: “Didja get that or do I have to say it again?”

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