Math with a Three-Year-Old

Benjamin: Mommy, what's plus one equal?

Me: Ummmmm....I don't know, Benjamin!

Benjamin: Yes, you DO!

Me: Ummmmm....two?

Benjamin: Right! Now, what's plus two equal?

Me: Ummmmm....three?

Benjamin: Right! Now, what's plus three equal?

Me (cottoning on): FOUR!

Benjamin: Right! Now, what's plus four equal?

Me (I've got this in the bag!): Five!

Benjamin: NO!!!!! You so silly, Mommy.

............ pause ..................

Benjamin: Mommy, what's plus PEOPLE equal?

Me: Ummmmm....I don't know, Benjamin!

Benjamin: I believe THAT'S five, actually. Yes.

Me: ..........????????????...................