"What do you want for lunch?"
"A ham-bur.... dog."
[baby brother is gnawing on his sleep shirt--big sister holding out her hand with imaginary food in it]
"Here, here go. Here's some pizza... for when you're finished eating your pajamas."
"Where we are going?"
"We're going to a party. Are you excited?"
"Yeah, I'm so decided for the party!"
[playing in the gravel 1/2 block away from the house]
"OK, come on. It's time to go."
"No mama, I'm busy. Just leave me the keys, and I'll meet you there."
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