Overheard

[NOTE: The opinions expressed by Sophie in this conversation do not reflect the opinions held by her parents. She is 3 years old and we don't know where she gets some of her crazy ideas.]

SOPHIE: Does everyone have a sky?
ME: Yes. Everyone has a sky.
SOPHIE: Does everyone have a house?
ME: Some people don't have a house to live in.
SOPHIE: Like black people?
ME: Um, NO. What color your skin is doesn't determine whether or not you have a house to live in.
SOPHIE: Workers don't live in houses.
ME: Most workers live in houses. I'm a worker, and we live in a house.
SOPHIE: You're not a worker!
ME: I'm not a worker? What am I?
SOPHIE: A daddy.
ME: But I'm a worker too. I'm getting ready to leave for a meeting for work right now.
SOPHIE: You're not a worker.
ME: What do workers do?
SOPHIE: They build houses.
ME: I don't build houses. You're right. But I'm still a worker.
SOPHIE: Can you fix a drawer?
ME: Yes.
SOPHIE: Can you fix a pantry?
ME: Yes.
SOPHIE: Can you fix a cup?
ME: Yes.
SOPHIE: Oh.