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On Dessert

The 8 y.o.: I want dessert.
The Mom: Well, there’s uh…
The 8 y.o.: I know, right? We have no dessert in the house.
The Mom: What about those Edys frozen fruit bars? They’re in the garage fridge.
The 8 y.o.: Popcycles? Mom, they were banished to the garage fridge for a reason. Frozen fruit bars may be your idea of dessert, but it’s not mine!

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