conversation between son number one and I:

Son: oh, hey, you’re here.

Me: yeah, I’m here…. speaking of which… when you leave a message for me on my phone

Son: oh good, you got my message

Me: yeah, you need to be more descriptive

son: oh?

Me: yeah. Saying “I’m here” doesn’t help me figure out where you are.

Son: (embarrassed) oh… yeah… well I just figured….

Me: Son, lemme give you a little tip; when you call me…

Son: yeah?

Me: I can’t see you.

Son: right. got it.