Rules of Engagement

Charlie (almost 4): “Mama, what do teenagers do?”

Me: “What do you mean?”
Charlie: “What do teenagers do?”
Me: “I don’t understand what you are asking?”
Gianna (almost 6): “Teenagers look for someone to marry. They hang out with other teenagers so that they can find someone to marry. It isn’t easy to find someone to marry because they have to be Catholic, and they can’t be your brother or your cousin.”

Well, she has the basics right. And for right now that’s all she needs to know.