Bobby was seeking encouragement, but his enthusiasm is not diminished as he puts forth his idea to Mom.   Mom looks at the sink full of dishes that has to be dealt with.   She can exercise the principle of "out of sight, out of mind" for the pile of dirty laundry in the basement ...but the dishes can't wait.   Normally, neither would be an overwhelming chore, but she has plans to go shopping with a few of the ladies ...a rite of passage to fit in at church, and a near necessity for the upcoming social gathering.   Mom's desire is the same as Dad's, and her response is no different, "That's good, Bobby!"