Every night at bedtime once teeth are brushed, stories are read, and songs are sung, Finn deploys one last stall-tactic request. He asks for me to send Mommy up.
These days Laura is typically busy holding a witching-hour Nash.
Aware of the fact that she isn’t always prompt in her goodnight follow through, Finn has taken to an amended request.
Finn: Daddy, will you send Mommy up?
Me: Sure buddy. She’ll be up as soon as she can.
Finn: Daaaaddy, send her up now. No excuses and no argument.