Crickets and Casey

“Lookit! Another bug!”, You said.

"Where?", I said

“There!  Look at that roach bug!”

“Girl, that’s a cricket.”

“Why there so many crickets at this house?!” You screeched and punched the couch. You were annoyed.

“Crickets are everywhere. They sleep under the dirt. Calm down.”  I say.

“I hate them!”

“No you don’t.”

“Yes! I hate them and Ill smash them!”

“Well, now I know where I’m gonna take you when you act bad.”

“Where?”

“I’m gonna put you underground with the crickets. You’re gonna sleep under there.”

“NO!”

“Yeah, I’m gonna take you and put you with the crickets.  Done.  That’s what I’ll do. You’ll live with them forever probably.”

Then you give me that funny look.

“ Better NOT put me with them crickets!” You smile a little.

“We’ll see.” I smile too.