Tough Critics

The girls have been laughing at me for almost as long as they've been smiling. It's a snickering noise they make as though they know something naughty that I don't. But, I am this close to getting a real gut laugh out of them. I thought yesterday at dinner might be the time... apparently I was wrong.

Elli: Are you trying to be funny again? ---------------------- Anni: Hmmm... I think she is.

Elli: She tries hard, doesn't she, Sis? ----------------- Anni: Poop jokes aren't funny, Mom!

Elli: Okay, try again. Hit me with another one. -------------------------- Anni: I'm over it.

Elli: "A" for effort, Mommy. I'll throw you a bone. -------------------------- Anni: *yawn*