When Emily says, “Drew, I need to talk with you,” I stop what I’m doing and listen. Today was no different except for the totally random subject of which she wanted to speak.

“Drew, I want a pet.”

“OK…”

“I want a peacock.”

“OK…”

A sage woman once said that if a young couple can afford to have a pet, they should just start having children. I’m not saying we don’t want children (because we do!), but I am saying I don’t want a peacock. One bird around the house getting her feathers ruffled is enough.