This morning I was trying to get Sean dressed for Sunday school and made the mistake of trying to help him put on his socks. After he yelled, “NO! I DO IT MYSELF!” I deduced that he didn’t want my help. I’m intuitive like that.
For three or four minutes, I watched him wrestle the sock onto his little square Fred Flintstone foot and somehow I managed to resist the unbearable urge to DO IT FOR HIM. After he got his sock on, I noticed that he had the heel part in the front and I advised him that perhaps he might want to turn it around.
“You need to turn your sock around dude,” I said, “Your sock is askew. Can you say askew?”
And then without missing a beat he said, “Okay, but then you have to say God bless you.”
God bless you my funny little boy. How you make me laugh.
wordgirl says:
Oh my gosh! He’s got quite the sophisticated sense of humor!
January 21st, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Sarah S. says:
I love him so much! He needs to hang out with my Riley — they would have a ball!
January 21st, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Becci says:
I just discovered your blog…I have to comment how mush I love your writing! It’s been nearly 26 yrs since I tucked my youngest into his crib, and yet you made me “feel” that night/last time once again! You are extremely talented as a writer! Will you write a book? I will stand in line to buy/read you!
January 21st, 2007 at 7:02 pm
Roxanne says:
It is NEVER too early to work on a broad and entertaining vocabulary.
January 21st, 2007 at 7:06 pm
Luv2bhsmama says:
I love it! Kids say the best things.
January 21st, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Linda says:
He is definitely quick on his feet. That is what we commonly refer to as a “precious moment”.
January 21st, 2007 at 7:24 pm
Kilikina says:
That is really funny! I came to your site via Everyday Mommy and added you to my bloglines. I have seen you comment from time to time, and you might have even visited my blog. I’m not sure.
But I am getting ready to enjoy reading some of your past posts, as Jules @ Everyday Mommy shared with us just how funny some of your posts can be!
January 21st, 2007 at 7:25 pm
jen says:
Awesome - just awesome.
I often tell my little handsome that he is the funniest person I’ve ever met . . . but I can’t remember the stories long enough to blog about them - darn!
January 21st, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Margaret says:
What a funny boy! Love the term antique mommy - I am one too! (Got here via Everyday Mommy)
January 21st, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Paulette1958 says:
That precious precious boy. He is precious because you are his antique mommy!
January 21st, 2007 at 9:42 pm
theresa says:
That is funny!
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:45 am
An Iowa Mom says:
Sean is very much like my Emily. Insists on doing everything herself. She, too, puts her socks on with the heel up … only is stubborn enough not to let me change it, or even suggest I change it. All day, I’ll see it on wrong and CRINGE! LOL! Some day I hope I’ll appreciate her independence, however, right now it irritates the crap out of me at times.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:32 am
chilihead says:
Must. Eat. Child. UP.
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:59 am
Annemarie says:
Last night as I lay in bed contemplating the sheer misery of being 8 1/2 months pregnant, I told my hubby what I really needed was a gut-busting laugh. My eternal thanks to you for supplying it this morning!
~Annemarie
ps. I found your blog via Everyday Mommy.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:07 am
Antique Mommy says:
Annemarie -
Tis a far better thing to enjoy a gut-busting laugh than a butt-gusting laugh. Pehaps I should cross stitch that bit of wisdom on a pillow or something.
~ AM
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:16 am
qtpies7 says:
Love it! But I can tell you where he gets it. Look at that comment by AM……… butt-gusting laugh?? Yeah, he gets it from his momma.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:24 am
Jan says:
I have a 6 year old that is (and was!) very much like your boy, saying things that just leave me with my mouth hanging open or laughing hysterically. I have been emailing my friends and family with stories for years. It only gets better as they get older!
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:46 am
Teri says:
I love your “askew” take on life. I remember when my youngest surprised me with his vocabulary…one instance involved the word pollinate when he was just 6-years old. His grandmother couldn’t believe it and I just laughed until I almost wet my pants.
Ciao bella…enjoy the ride, the detours and the scenery. It passes by all too quickly.
Teri
(aka “The sideways chica”)
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:17 am
Shalee says:
“How you make me laugh.”
Me too.
Sean is adorable, just like his mom.
January 22nd, 2007 at 11:25 am
jen says:
One day they will look back and say I said what?
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:00 pm
Kara says:
LOL what a smart little guy! That is hilarious!
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
Crazy Working Mom says:
*LOL* That is too funny! It’s so amazing how independent they can be. Mine are the same way. : )
Great post.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:25 pm
Sarah's in the Midst of It says:
Oh my goodness that’s cute! :)
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Kacey says:
Beside being adorable, he is smart as a whip! God Bless You , indeed!
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:57 pm
HolyMama! says:
oh, that is a smart, smart little child. Ha. i’ll think of him every time i hear that word from now on. :)
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:49 pm