You're in the wrong state, Buddy...

The almost four year old has a wide array of bedtime avoidance tactics. He needs water, he needs to go to the bathroom, he wants to know if it's time for his birthday party yet, etc. Last night, he really outdid himself.

Me, checking on the boys after tucking them in: What's wrong?

Aidan, sitting up in bed: I'm just mad.

Me, anticipating a battle over school the next morning: What's wrong, buddy?

Aidan, exasperated: I just don't like volcanoes.

Somehow, I managed to stifle my hysterical laughter until I hit the hallway.