Sarah: Poke. Poke. Poke. “Beep. Beep. Beep.”
Mom: “Hey. You’re poking me.”
Sarah: Poke. Poke. “Beep. Beep. I’m beeping you.”
Mom: “I can do that, too. Beep. Beep.” Poke. Poke.
Sarah: “No. Not you. Just me. Beep. Beep.” Poke. Poke.
Mom: “That’s not fair. Beep. Beep.” Poke. Poke.
Sarah: “Stop, Mom. Beep. Beep.” Poke. Poke.
Mom: “Beep. Beep.” Poke. Poke.
Sarah: “Stop Mom! Stop pushing my buttons!”
Dad’s in DC lobbying for more research money. Mom and I are getting along just fine.