the way it is

'hey, this is going to be a special recital for bigger kids like you'.

'no mom, it's a big day for everyone!'.

'yes darling, but veteran kids perform more in their final recital'.

'do you mean last year's recital wasn't special for ME just because i wasn't big enough, mom?'

'no, alice, of course not! but it's your graduation day, do you get it?'

yes i do, but it's special for everyone, really. okay?'

'yeah, i bet it is. of course. eat now!'