"Don't Forget"

Ava this morning, lounging on the couch, watching TV and drinking her milk. Madison nearby. I enter the room to say goodbye before leaving for work and Ava says, "Daddy, I want to go to Aruba on Saturday."

"What?"

"I want to go to Aruba on Saturday, OK?"

"Well, I... I'm not sure... I mean, I don't think we..." I reply, quickly making my retreat. And as I leave the room, our 4-year-old calls out behind me...

"Don't forget, Dad. OK?"