Ada: She is the bossiest kid in class.  Sometimes she bosses me in the housekeeping area.
Me: OK, well you just use nice words, and if that doesn’t work get a teacher.
Ada: No mom, first you ignore, then you walk away, then you use nice words, then you use firm words, THEN you get a grown up.  That’s what you do at school if someone is bugging you.  (pause)  Sometimes you bug me.
Two can play that game, kid. 

Grace: I have mosquito issues when we go camping.
Ellen: I have hair issues.
Eli: Do you know what my issues are?
Hold your tongue….hold your tongue…. 

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