listening ears

I wanted to tell a funny little story about Riley. Saturday we were on our way to the soccer game when Riley asked me a question. I answered him. He then said, "What did you say Momma I couldn't hear you." So this time, I turned around and restated my answer. This time I could tell that he wasn't listening. So I asked, "Riley, are you listening to me?" He responded, "No, I turned my listening ears off!"
What a stinker!