Me: “Let’s try something different tonight.”

My Oldest, age 15: “Nope.”

Me: “Awww, why not? We can’t always go to the same three restaurants.”

Oldest: “Uh. Yes we can.”

Me: “Where’s your spirit of adventure?”

Oldest: “There’s a reason we go to the same three restaurants. They’re good. If you want to try Uncle Stinky’s Barbeque & Foot Spa, do it on your own time.”

Me: …

Me: “That place sounds awesome.”

Oldest: “And… there’s your problem.”