Good Try

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It's Monday morning, and pouring sidways rain....

Noah: Do I have school today?

Me:   Yes. It's Monday.

Noah:   But it's raining.


Me:   You still have school.

Noah:   But it's raining ALOT.


Me:   Good try....You still have school.

Noah: (giant heavy sigh)  Okay...FINE.

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