They’re Cute Even When Caught

(I’m lifeguarding the little kid pool, which has a slide in it, when a little girl walks up to me and tugs on my shorts.)

Me: “Yes, hun? What’s up?”

Little girl: “That little boy right there keeps butting in line.”

(She points to a boy climbing out of the slide.)

Me: “Alright, dear. I’ll take care of it.”

(I make eye contact with the boy and motion for him to come over.)

Me: “Some kids are saying you’ve been cutting in line. Have you?”

Little boy: *smiles* “Actually, yes, I have!”

Me: “Are we supposed to cut in line?”

Little boy: “No, we aren’t. Mommy says it’s not nice.”

Me: “Then are you gonna keep cutting in line?”

Little boy: “Not anymore!” *skips away*