The battle of the sexes has already begun . . .

Earlier in the week, we were discussing Speed Racer (The Z-Monster's favorite movie) on the way home from a birthday party. The Z-Monster was expressing how much he liked his new cars (he got Speed Racer cars for Christmas), and the movie in general. I made a comment about Mommy and Daddy and Didi enjoying the movie too.

The Z-Monster responded emphatically that Didi was not allowed to watch Speed Racer. When we asked him why not, he responded in a disparaging tone, "She's a girl Mommy. Speed Racer is a boy's movie. Her not watch it!"

I responded, "The Z-Monster, it's a boy movie and girl movie. Mommy likes cars, and so does Didi. Plus, there are girls in the movie too."

The Z-Monster thought about that one for a while, and then resignedly said, "Otay, Mommy." (which, being interpreted is: If you say so, I'll concede, but I still think you're wrong.)

A few moments after that, he piped up again with this, " No, mommy, it a boy movie. There are one two three four five six seven eight nine TEN Boys, and one monkey. It's a boy movie.

And that was that . . .