harper to me: "what do ladybugs not eat?"

me to harper: "steak."

harper to me: "i mean, like, animals."

me to harper: "i don't think ladybugs eat any animals."

harper to me: "good. she needs a friend."

calvary to harper: "how about this doll? it can be her friend."

harper to calvary: "she needs someone she can communicate with. she can't communicate with a doll."

both: hysterical laughter