The things you can get away with...

...when you stay home sick from school.

Zee: Mom! MOM!
Momma, hurrying to the family room: Are you okay, Zee?
Zee: Mom, my cup is empty!
Momma, relieved that Zee hasn't vomited again: Oh. Okay.
Zee, as Momma is leaving the room to get more water: Fill it with water from the fridge!
Momma: Yes, Zee.
Zee: And make sure you put ice in it, too.
Momma, under her breath: Yes, master.