Conversation with my "soon to be teenager" daughter...

Tessa : Mummy U know Bella and Jon prefers Uncle Lawrence to be around instead of Aunty Daisy.

Me : Why?

Tessa : Because Uncle Lawrence allows them to play while Aunty Daisy will make them do work!

Me : Oh so does that mean you also prefers papa to be around instead of mummy? Since I am always making you and Jacob do work?

Tessa : No I prefer you to be around!

Me : Why?

Tessa : Because papa will not bother to help me with my work if I don't understand the question but you will!

Phew.....at least my efforts are still being appreciated .... for now...