On Alligators

Bean: Mom, where do alligators come from???

Me: Eggs laid by mommy alligators.

Bean: Eggs?!?!?!

Me: Yes, like you know how Maggie (our cockatiel) lays eggs? Like that.

Bean: Maggie has baby alligators?!?!?! That's awesome!!!!! Can I keep them?

Me: Bean, Maggie isn't an alligator.

Bean: Well, she should be!