Lunch for One

I took the kids to lunch at McDonald's today. We were meeting Ben there after his band rehearsal.  As we were pulling into the parking lot, Sam said, "Mommy, do I have to sit with you and Maria?"

Me:  You don't want to sit with your sister and me?

Sam:  No, I want to sit at my own table.

Me:  By yourself?

Sam:  Yes, by myself.

Me:  Are you planning to buy your own lunch?

Sam:  No!  I don't know how to buy my own lunch.

Me:  Then I guess you're going to sit with us.

Sam:  Are those the rules?

Me:  Yes, the rule is, if I buy your lunch you have to sit with me.

Honestly, five years old and I'm already embarrassing him?  Could be a long 13 years until he heads off to college!