Another recent random conversation between mother and 13 yo daughter...

daughter (upon coming downstairs in the morning):  Ah, it's nice to see everyone is finally up.

mother (grinning):  Says the last one up...

daughter:  Oh, I've been up for a while, but I stayed in bed to read.

mother:  Well that doesn't count then, because you're the last one down.

daughter:  Oh, I was down earlier to use the bathroom, so I was up before you and Dad.

mother:  But you went back up, so that still doesn't count.

daughter:  Yes, it does ~ I was up, then down, then up, then down.

mother:  But since you're the last one down now, you are still the last one up.

This kind of verbal volleyball is a daily occurence in our family.  I guess it keeps us mentally sharp (or confused).  Do you think we'd make good trial lawyers?  LOL