On Asking Questions

Late night and I was hard at work on the PC, re-installing all of my software and drivers after reformatting my hard disk for what seemed like the nth time. Tired from a long day and pissed off that I had to fix the PC again, I turned and shot a question to my boys, wanting to remind them to prep for bed:

"Di pa kayo nag-toothbrush?" I asked, complete with the accusing tone of a mom convinced her kids have skipped an important ritual.

Gambel calmly sat-up and in an equally calm tone chided: "Mali, mommy. Dapat, 'Nag-toothbrush na ba kayo?'"

And he went on to explain that they have indeed brushed their teeth, amidst my mom's gasping giggles. What do you know, it was a five year old who put my negativity in check. :)