getting ready for school

Becky: “Mom, can you help me with my socks?”

Christie: “No, I really can’t right now.  One minute.”

Becky: “But!  I need help! with my [incoherent babbling]…”

Me: “Becky, here, I’ll help you out.”

Adam [in the distance]: “Daddy!  Daddy!  DADDY!”

Becky: “Adam’s saying ‘Daddy’.  He needs your help.”

Me [to Adam]: “In a minute, Adam!” [to Becky:] “What kind of help does he need, do you know?”

Becky: “Pants-putting-on help.”

Me: “I’ll be there in a second, Adam.”

Adam: “No, OK, I got it.  I got it.  I GOT IT!”