Madeline: (running into room with anticipation) Mom, am I adopted?
Me: Umm, no. Well, I mean God adopted all of us, is that what you are talking about?
M: No, I'm wondering if I am adopted. (very hopeful)
Me: You're not sweetie. (letting her down gently)
M: I just really thought I was because of this picture. (she thrusts photo in front of me)
Quick break:
Ok, at this point, I am trying not to burst out laughing. Its a photo that our friends Liz and Charlie took when were at Disneyworld.....11 years ago. They took the photo from behind and we are walking towards a crowd of people (with our hands in each other's back pockets....but that is an entirely different story.)
Ok, we're back:
M: I mean, you look like you are running to get me. Like I was being adopted.
Me: (still letting her down easy) Sweetie, you actually came out of my tummy. Isn't that exciting?
M: Yeah. (definitely no Oscar nomination)
