Boo: I’ve been making lists on my marker board every night before I go to bed. I have projects up there, to-do lists, all sorts of stuff. I’m a list person now! I make lists!
Sarah: No wonder you were so productive with your day today. You had a list.
Boo: I know! I did every single damn thing on my to-do list today!
Sarah: Yes, but did you clean your room?
Boo: Actually, my room has been pretty clean lately.
Sarah: Oh, yeah?
Boo: Yeah. I kept it pretty clean for about a week, and the change in mom’s mood was so noticeable, that now if I don’t clean it, dad will sneak in the room and clean it for me.
Sarah: …Wow.
Boo: Yeah! I asked dad about it, and he was like, “Hey, if that’s what it takes to make her happy, it’s a sacrifice I’m willing to make.” I mean, who knew all it would take to make our mom super happy was to pick up a few pieces of clothes off the floor and make my bed every day.
Sarah: EVERYONE ELSE. THAT IS WHO KNEW THAT. EVERY ONE BUT YOU TWO. I mean, shit, I figured that out years ago! Why do you think I’m her favorite child?
Boo: Touché. Oh, well, we get it now. Problem solved!