Oh Child...

Tonight we ate at Pine City KFC for a change. Rosie ordered a meal and I said "with milk, right?"

"Chocolate milk," she said.

The cashier looked at me and said, "That will be an upcharge." I think he thought I was being a bossy mom. In reality Rosie doesn't like pop and I would like to encourage her drinking something like milk.

"What's an upcharge?" Rosie asked, brow furrowed.

"It means it costs a little more, but it's worth it." I answered.

"I am worth it" Rosie proudly said to the cashier. "They are adopting me." She added with even more pride as she linked her arms with ours.

There we stood, the Schultes linked arm-in-arm at KFC: all so happy to be there.

I was a little amused and somewhat saddened by a child who was so appreciative of such a small investment in her.