MORNINGS

yesterday...
me- come on pearl, wake up, time to go to school.
pearl- no mommy, i still sleeping.

today...
me- pearl, get up, let's get dressed
pearl- go away mommy, i reading.

tomorrow....
me- come on pearl, wake up sleepy head. let's get going.
pearl- whatever mother, you are a total fascist dictator. leave me to my thoughts, and write a check for my therapist while your at it.