Talking Points, So To Speak

Well, it was just a matter of time until one of us either cracked or ascended to greatness. It's raining out, so we've been stuck in the house all day. Niko was playing in his room just a bit ago, then came to my room and asked what an 'inanimate object' is. I thought I did an ok job of explaining it. But, a short time later I heard, "Why do you talk to inanimate objects?" "What are you talking about? I don't do that!" "Yes you do. You're talking to me, and I'm your new pair of shoes." "Well, if you can talk, then you're not an inanimate object." "Good point."