The Age Of Bribery

(I am about to turn 29, although I tell people my age is ’25 again’ as a joke. My mom has come over and is talking to my three-year-old son.)

Mom: “Is Momma going to have a birthday?”

Son: “Birthday party!”

Mom: “How old will Momma be?”

Son: “Umm…”

Me: “[Son], do you like cake and ice cream?”

Son: “Yes!”

Me: “How old is Momma?”

Son: “25!”