Two days ago, James went to buy groceries. He came back with a superhero balloon with the Avengers plastered all over it. It's hung in our home, falling more and more dejectedly flat each day. Finally, after almost running into it I decided to ask him about it.
Me: I can't believe you bought that thing. Three dollars wasted.
James: I need that balloon.
Me: You don't need a balloon. It's not doing anything.
James: It's doing exactly what I need it to do..just sit there...hangin' out.
Me: It's three dollars!
James: Jessa! Would you rather have three dollars or have a superhero balloon? It's like the Avengers posters, but hanging in the air on a string!
Jessa: I would rather have three dollars to buy things I actually need, not things I want.
James: Jessa, I need that balloon. It's critical. It's not a want...cause it's there.
Me: Just because something is present does not indicate an actual need for it. Like Kim Kardashian...or the Patriots.
James: Why are you saying that. That's a terrible thing to say. Just don't write that. The PATRIOTS are not something you can make fun of....they are part of our family.
Me: Just don't go buying Patriots balloons. You don't need balloons.
James [huffs]: You need tampons, right? Well this superheros balloon is my tampon. Except I don't shove it up my butt.
Me: That's not where tampons go....
James: Well, I know it's the bottom area...
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