The Mom: I know it was a super tough day for you, but the thing is – you made it through. And I’m really impressed that you reached out for help when you needed it.

The 13 y.o. (with headphones on, watching a Let’s Play video on her phone)  *eyes flit up, flit back to screen*

The Mom: If you are able to keep it up all week, I was thinking about a reward *reaches out and gently pushes the headphones off* Ahem. I said a reward like going to Gamestop after school on Friday.

The 13 y.o.: Tomorrow.

The Mom: Um, ok.  We won’t buy anything but I’ll take you tomorrow after school.

The 13 y.o.: Nope. Instead. Of. School. *puts headphones back on and turtles into her hoodie*