rice ahoy!

“So honey, after you’re done with your hot dog, wanna help me feed Julia some rice cereal for the first time?”
Chew. Chew. Swallow. Pause. “No.”
“Well, we don’t HAVE to do rice. I also bought peas, carrots, prunes…”
Insert smirk and sidelong glance from husband.
“… and sweet potatoes.”
“No.”
“Why?”
“BeCAUSE. She’s my little GIRL. I don’t WANT her to [...]