I Require

Dear Caden,

You wake up and bound into our room bright eyed and bushy tailed. We get you dressed and you look at yourself in the mirror. You turn around a few times and stand looking sideways and begin shaking your head.
"Hmmm. This will not do."
"What do you mean? It's a t-shirt and shorts. There's nothing wrong with this."
"No Momma. I need a cape."
"A cape?!"
"Yeah, a cape!"
"Why do you need a cape?"
"I need a cape so I can help save Ms. Candace and Ms. Julie."
"I think they will be fine, but that is sweet. No capes are allowed at school."
"Yeah, but I require a cape."
"Require? That is such a big word for such a small boy. Do you know what it means?"
"But I am a big boy, not a small boy. And require means I really, REALLY need it."
"No capes at school Caden."
You look at me and sigh.
"Ok. But can I require a cookie for breakfast?"

Love,
Mommy