Parenting lesson #664827: Toddlers don't 'get' rhetorical questions.

The other day Ben was shaking his sippy cup of milk around like crazy. It's one of those valveless wash or toss cups and so drops of milk were splattering *everywhere*. I was a little exasperated and so our conversation went something like this:

Me (annoyed tone): Ben! How many times do I have to tell you that your milk cup isn't a toy??!
Ben (without missing a beat): Two.
Me: [stifling laughter]
Ben (pausing to consider his response): No, three.
Me: [laughter]