On our way to school today, Austin is asking for a birthday party later this month. Andrew got very excited and started to plan "the surprise party" together with Austin
Austin (excited): "Mom, I should have a party for my birthday "tomorrow" (meaning in the future when it comes).....!!"
Andrew (also excited): "YEAH... YEAH... Let's have a surprise party for Austin. Dad will pick us (him and Angie) first. We will decorate the house. When Austin comes home, he will have the suprise party."
Mom: ........................ (thinking: planning a surprise party right in front of the birthday boy? I don't know .....)
Andrew: "Austin, who do you want to invite?"
Austin (not one second hesitated): "Ironman"
Andrew (quickly): "Come on, he is not real."
Austin (firm): "Yes, he is."
Angie (reminding Andrew): "We can always list Ironman on the party list, BUT he doesn't have to come, ok.... Andrew?"
......................... silence................................
Andrew (carefully and facing Austin): "You know he might be busy, right?"
Austin (sadly): "I know......."