Bookworms

In All Fairness, Mom Was Paying Bills

Kate: Dad, can I spend some time with you? Because spending time with mom while she's on her computer is terribly boring.

Trade

I made a deal with Andy; if he would let me take a picture of him, he could take a picture of me. The images are unedited.





I think this 8-year-old has some talent.

Improvement

Dad: Is French Toast better than toast?

Kate: Yes it is.

D: How much?

K: 4 or 5 percent.

Over flashed pics taken too close anyway

Fashion

Kate, noting differences between two options for school clothing: The white one is more comfortable, but this one is better.

Dad: Why is that?

Kate, cheerily: Because it matches.

Percentage points

Kate, to mom: I need to go spend some time with Dad because he's more fun. He's 2% better.

The answer to 'What does Jane look like today?'

Pendulum

Kate, arriving at the breakfast table: Today is the best day of my life.

Mom: Is this because of yesterday?

Dad: What happened yesterday?

Kate: The worst day of my life.

Affirmation

[Andy sits in the dark while Dad replaces a light bulb over the dining room table.]

Andy [flatly]: It's fixed.

Dad: Yes, it is.

Andy [pauses, then nonchalantly comments]: Good job, Dad.