• Mommy, I don’t think I’m going to go to school today.
• Oh, really?
• No, you just take Baby Mochi to Aunty’s house and I’ll stay home by myself.  But you don’t have to worry.  I can make myself cereal and milk for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and I know where the snacks and Capri Suns are.  I already changed out of my pajamas to dayclothes so I’m good to go.
• Wow, you’ve really put a lot of thought into this, huh?
• And I promise I’ll take a nap and just watch tv and play with my toys when I’m bored.  I won’t make a mess and if anyone knocks on the door, I won’t answer it.  So you go ahead with Baby Mochi and go to work and I’ll just stay here.  I’ll go potty and remember to wipe, flush and wash my hands every time. 
• Hmm, I’m sorry, Sweetie, but it looks like today’s not going to work out quite like you had planned.  Besides, today is a home lunch day.  Do you want to help me pack your lunch?
• Ooh yeah!  Can I bring grapes?

Whew!  Dodged that bullet!  Sheesh!