Here is the Matron's life, a Friday morning before school. Over oatmeal (Matron) and Cocoa Krispies (Merrick).
Merrick: "Did you and Dad sign a prenup?"
Matron: "What!? Why in the world are you asking?"
Merrick: "Because if something goes wrong with that colon-thing today, who gets me and Scarlett?"
Matron: "I think you're talking about a will -- and I'm not going to die during a colonoscopy. And Dad's not dying today, either. A prenuptial agreement is when you agree who gets what in a divorce, before you even get married. "
Merrick: "Okay then. How about the prenup thing? How did you split up kids?"
Matron: "We don't have one We didn't split up children."
Merrick: "Then who goes where when you get divorced?"
Matron: "We're not getting divorced."
Merrick: "What about if you both die?"
Matron: "Honey, why these questions today?"
Merrick: "I was thinking there are LOTS of ways I could be cut loose here and I want to know my options."
Day in the life.
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. He's going to be a lawyer, that one.
ReplyDeleteOh, I know I shouldn't laugh....but I'm unable to help it.
ReplyDeleteHa ha! So nice to know he is concerned about the outcome of your test.
ReplyDeleteI just love this! Wants to know his options! It had me laughing outloud.
ReplyDeleteAdore how that kid processes the world. He's a thinker. And a dealer.
ReplyDeleteThe kid is amazing!
ReplyDeleteIn my growing up years, it was important to know which parent (they separated a few times before divorcing) and then we needed to know all about the "alternate guardian."
He is such a card. This cracks me up!
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