She's Got Legs

• Dad: How many legs are under the table?
• Ava: 12 Dad: No, count again. How many legs are under the table?
• Ava: 12 Dad: Let's count together...2,4,6,8
• (counting 2 legs for each of four people at the table)
• Ava: 8 people legs PLUS 4 table legs. 12 legs
• (a long, humbling pause)
• Dad: You need to watch more tv.

It's All in the Details

Dad: You need to be a better listener.
Ava: I am a good listener.
Dad: You are a very good listener most of the time, but you need to be a better listener all of the time.
Ava: Oh, that's what the problem is.

(Dad laughs hysterically, while trying to keep a straight face)

Ava: I need to be a good listener ALL of the time. I can do that.