Pet Plans

One morning earlier this week, while Topher was getting ready for the day, the following conversation took place.

Topher: Can I have a pet? Not a dog or a cat pet?

Me: (thinking he means a bird, a fish, or a reptile) I don't know buddy, what kind of pet do you have in mind?

Topher: A polar bear.

Me: Oh. I don't think we have room for a polar bear. Where would it live?

Topher: We could make a cozy spot in my room and a water place in the backyard!