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On Paternity

The 8 y.o.: Are you SURE I’m not a long-lost princess?
The Mom: I know you all are my daughters. I was there when each of you was born.
The 8 y.o.: Well I know Lil C is yours. I was there when she was born.
The 12 y.o.: You were there *after* she was born. It wasn’t like you actually saw her getting popped out of the oven.

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