This morning in the Cullen kitchen:
MIKA (daughter, age 3): Daaaa-ddy. (Big hug. Pause.) I need some money.
CHRIS (husband): What do you need money for?
MIKA: I need money so I can go to the money store and buy some money.
CHRIS: Where do you think we can get some money?
MIKA: From the piggy back.
CHRIS: Well, I think you’re a little young for a piggy bank. But you could get a job if you want.
MIKA: What kind of a job?
CHRIS: What would you like to be?
MIKA: A princess.
CHRIS: That doesn’t always pay very well. How about an astronaut?
MIKA: No, thank you.
CHRIS: How about a doctor?
MIKA: No, I can’t.
CHRIS: Well, what would you like to be?
MIKA: A paid princess.