Are you telling the truth?

For a bit now most of my questions proceed with the follow up question: "Are you telling the truth?"

It might go something like this:

Allie: "Charlotte, did you put away your clothes?"

Charlotte: (pause) "Yeeesss"

Allie: "Hmm, are you telling the truth?"

Charlotte: (pause) "Noooo" (sheepish grin)

Or...

Allie: "Lucas did you make your bed?"

Lucas: "Ummm, ya?"

Allie: "Dude, are you telling the truth?"

Lucas: (scampers off to actually make it)

I sincerely wish I didn't have to utter those words.

I sincerely wish you won't have to utter those words to your children...

although chances are you will.

I am sincerely thankful I never have to utter those words to your daddy. 

He's one good man.

Photo taken by Lucas