Get real — you're getting old.

Why, because I’ve got a few gray hairs?

No, because you got a birdbath.

You’ve got to be kidding.

Seriously, what’s gotten into you? You used to hate birds.

I don’t know. Maybe I’m getting more aware of nature now. I really get a kick out of watching them perch and splash around in the water. The scene gets me. Do you think they’ll thank me one day?

If you mean get the favor back to you... I don’t think so. But they might start to get along with you.

That’d be nice. I’d love to get closer to them, but it feels like they always get a rise out of me.

I wouldn’t get ahead of myself. Give them time. You’ll get the hang of it. They’re just afraid you’ll get them.

I know. I can’t get through to them, and they always get away.

Be patient. You’ll get the hang of it.