Um

Actual conversation I had this week...
(please note: When I need a chance to think or absorb something a child has said, I tend to blink alot.)

Me: Boy A, will you please return that book to the classroom library so that Boy B can check it out?
Boy A: But I need it.
Me: But aren't you reading that book for your book club?
Boy A: Yes.
Me: (blink) So where's the copy I gave you for your book club job? (I am frightened that he lost it, because he loses EVERYTHING.)
Boy A: It is in my desk.
Me: (blink, blink) Then why do you need the one from the library?
Boy A: Because I want to read it for fun, and you said I coudn't read ahead for my book club book.
Me: (blink, blink, blink, blink) Just give that one to Boy B, and sit down, please.