The Walk-Without-Balk Discussion

"Y'know, Mama... on second thought, it really doesn't look so nice out there... I think I'll just watch out the window instead."
"You're kidding... right?"
"No."
"But, all you have left to put on are your boots! And even more important than that... it's the first day in FIVE MONTHS that you don't need to get bundled in your full snowsuit; how exciting is that?!!"
"Yeah... so exciting....." *eyeroll*
"Did you just roll your eyes at me?"
"No." *head-turn* *eyeroll*
"And anyhow, it IS exciting! We finally have some mild temperatures happening, the roads are completely dry and we should be out there taking advantage of such a perfect afternoon!"
"There's still snow out there."
"Yes, but only on the yards."
"I don't like it."
"I know. But, at least we don't have to trudge through it any longer because our walking path is dry!"
"I'll just wait until all of the grass is back."
"That could take another month, Day."
"I'm a patient boy."
"Really? When did this come about?"
"Funny..."
"Seriously, Day, a short walk, that's all I'm asking... just one little thing."
"You're also going to ask me to put my boots on; that's two things..."
"Now you're being ridiculous."
"Or honest... I guess it's just in how you look at it."
"Okay Mister, here's what's about to be happening... boots are going on tootsies... booted-up tootsies are hitting the pavement... and over the snowless pavement, a walk-without-balk we shall have. Now, let's get a move on!"
Mamas are so unfair... grumble, grumble....."