It's All About Me, Especially If There's a Birthday

So the other day it was my brother's birthday and I announced to the kids that we should call and wish him a Happy Birthday. This is how the conversation went with my 4-year-old:

Me: Ok kids, let's call Uncle Jeff and you can sing "Happy Birthday" to him.

My son: Yay! Ok! Who's Uncle Jeff?

Me: You know, the guy who always buys you the cool superhero gifts for Christmas and your birthday.

My son: Oh, my birthday. What is Uncle Jeff buying me for my birthday?

Me: I don't know. But it's not about you right now, it's about Uncle Jeff.

My son: Why?

Me: Because it's his birthday.

My son: When?

Me: Today!

My son: When is it my birthday?

Me: Not for a few more months.

My son: Aww, come on!

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