A conversation

Upon arriving home from school today:

Jackson: Mom, guess what happened today?

Mom: What?

Jackson: I got ashes put on my head like a cross!

Mom: Wow! That's really neat Jackson. Did they tell you why?

Jackson: Do you know why?

Mom: Because it's Ash Wednesday!

Jackson: How do you KNOW that?!?!?

Mom: Because it's when we start celebrating the season of Lent, before Easter comes! 

Jackson: You know everything!

Mom: Yes I do. Do you know what Lent means?

Jackson: It means giving up something you want and helping other people.

Mom: What would you like to give up for Lent?

Jackson: Sweets and chocolate!

Mom: Wow! Ok!

Jackson: So can I have some sweets now?