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Missy: "Mom, Abel was making himself dirty outside by dumping dirt in his hair."

Me: "Well, I'm going to bathe him in a few minutes, so don't worry about it. Take him back outside."

Missy: "Can we make him dirtier? 'Cause it's lots of fun!"

Me: "No!"

No!

Buster woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. He has been grouchy and contrary about everything. After he contradicted me on about the fifth thing, I said, "Did you wake up and just decide that you were going to disagree with me on everything I say?"

"No!"