My daughter this morning revealed a plan to do away with our cats. It involved diversion, a flanking maneuver, and a box. Quite the little scheme and, although not foolproof, I think it would probably work — and happily so. I considered it for more than a moment. When I asked her why we would do this, she responded, “So that we can get rid of the cats so I can get a dog.” Of course. Her logic was impeccable. The only thing I could think to say was, “Eat your breakfast.”

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1. Tony on 2005-05-14 02:34:03 wrote: Your daughter is quite right, fd. It’s 5 in the morning here on the east coast, our cat has just deposited its early vomit of half-chewed grass in the hallway and is now yelling for attention. The dog is still asleep. The correct response to your daughter was: “Of course, darling. We’ll drown the cats tonight”…..(PS nice blog)

2. pete on 2005-06-06 11:36:10 wrote: kids say the funniest things. :)

3. jeff wilkinson on 2006-01-04 12:47:38 wrote: my kids kept mentioning the cat they wanted to get “when Asher dies” (our older dog) … supposedly they still love the dog, but there was some definite emotional room there if his death lets them get a new pet… sheesh ;-) luckily I didn’t wait for Asher to go to get a cat… she’s great, and makes me wish I’d gotten one 10 years earlier.