My DH chooses to be dumb I think. I really really think that he does this because it's easier. "Ignorance is Bliss". SS 9 lies constantly.. about everything... he is a compulsive liar and lies about stuff that doesn't even matter. So, DH has been sick for the past 3 days. SS came over last night (his first day in his week with us), and we're sitting at the dinner table talking about how DH is feeling better and how his throat isn't as sore any more. SS9 doesn't say a thing. Normally he'd chime in with some words of wit, but not this time. Lo and behold this morning SS is too sick to go to school. Why? Well he has a sore throat of course. He tells us this after he scarfs down a bagel with peanut butter.. (which if I had a sore throat I'd not be able to eat)... but anyways... DH is like "Oh poor guy. Do you need to stay home today from school? Did you sleep well?"... I was so pissed I looked down SS's throat..and there is not an ounce of pinkness there... I don't know though why I bother letting this get to me. Is it because I'm ashamed that my husband is such a fool? Is it because I just can't handle the lying? I mean truthfully, he's not my kid... and in some way's not my problem... so why do I get so annoyed over it? I'll never know.. I wish I could just say "Have a great day at home guys! Hope you both feel better!" and leave for work.. but when I attempt this, my sarcasm shines through.