JULIA
mom, kate said jeff was a loser.
KATE
no, i didn't.
JULIA
yes you did.
KATE
no. i said you were a loser.
JULIA
mom, kate said jeff and i were losers.
AUNT CHRIS
kate, don't call people losers.
JULIA
yeah.
KATE
loser.
JULIA
mom.
AUNT CHRIS
kate.
i'm just glad my children aren't exhibiting behaviors that look like we're heading down this path. and i'm not being totally facetious here because i think that conversation in our house five years from now would happen amidst swings, kicks and scratches. and when it does start, i may wear a cup as part of my standard attire, you know, so i can be the most effective parent possible.
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