A "Newer" or "Different" Model?

As you might know, DS 3 and DH are pilots.  They love everything about aviation and small planes. I do not. Still, I am happy that they enjoy it and can share their passion with one another. Here they are flying in Ohio this summer with our extended family.   

Now, one of the "jokes" in our family is that DH got his airplane because I said "You can have an airplane if we can get a kitten."  We did and he did. 

As you know, when you're really "into" something, you notice it everywhere.  They are no different.  When planes fly over, they often comment.  When they see one in a magazine, they comment.  When they see one on TV, they comment.  They dream.  They talk about the possibility of having one of their own someday.  I'm used to it and usually ignore it.  Something tells me I might need to listen more...

The other night while watching TV with the family, they saw a float plane.  Both of them kind of salivated a bit.  This is how the conversation went:

DH:  "Ahhh..J...look at that! Isn't it beautiful?"
DS 3:  "Yeah!"
DH:  "How'd you like to have that???"

At this point, LG chimed in and asked DH:  "Are you going to trade Mom in for a new airplane????" 

Of course, everyone laughed.  DH assured her that Mom and the airplane were not in the same arena.  All I can think is, "BOY am I glad we got THAT cleared up!" NOW maybe I'll be able to sleep at night.  :-)