Archive: The Fine and Right Education of the Young Doctor Benny

Tonight, I was on my way upstairs with Benny to put him to bed. And he was kissing Dan goodnight. And he said the following (condensed version):

Him: Dad, you want to come upstairs? And read this book with me?
Dad: Mommy's going up with you.
Him: No, Mommy you can't go upstairs. Only Dad can go upstairs with me and read.
Me: I want to read to you. Daddy has to do some work. Come on let's go.
Him: NO MOM. YOU STAY DOWNSTAIRS. AND DAD COME UPSTAIRS. RIGHT NOW. YOU DON'T COME UPSTAIRS BECAUSE YOU STAY DOWNSTAIRS AND DADDY COMES UP. COME ON DAD.
Me: *genuine sniff* That hurts my feelings a little bit Benny.
Him: Mommy, you sad? Oh, then I have to hug you because you're sad. But you don't come upstairs. You stay down. Dad, you ready to come upstairs? Come on Dad! We read this book together!
Dad: Okay, let's go.
Me: Well, okay I guess! Don't forget to tinkle and put on a pullup and brush your teeth before you read!
Dad: Don't you think you should kiss Mommy goodnight?
Him: Oh yeah, I forgot. I can get a kiss on the forehead. (I kiss him on the forehead) BYE MOM! Come on Dad!

Yeah, I think I may have just DIED.