He’s At That (Orphan)Age, Part 2

(My mother has a doctorate, but decided to stay home and take care of me and my baby brother. She is now considering going back to work, and has found a job she has decided to apply for.)

Mom: “So I’ve decided I don’t just want to be a mother anymore, even though you two are great.”

Brother: *suddenly close to tears* “You’re sending us to an orphanage?!”

(My mother and I crack up, leaving my brother very confused.)