Smart Boys

 A conversation that took place between Jaden and Jonah today:

Jonah:  I don’t like doing my chores.  I’ll pay you 10 cents per day to do mine for me.

Jaden:  Ok!  Except for brushing your teeth…you have to do that yourself.

(Pause as Jaden continues to think things over…)

Jaden:  If you pay me another 10 cents per day, I’ll be your servant.  I’ll get things for you whenever you ask, like a glass of water.  I’ll play whatever game you want to play – you can always choose.  I’ll be your special servant.

Jonah:  (Grinning from ear to ear) That sounds great.  It’s a deal.

Anna:  Jonah, you only earn $1 per week and if you pay Jaden 20 cents per day, you’ll have to pay an extra 40 cents per week to him.

Jonah:  No I won’t.  He’s my servant and he has to do what I tell him.  I’ll just tell him to pay me the money back.   (He looks at me like, Duh Mom!  Then he smiles and walks away!)