Monday, March 12, 2007

Practical thinking.

Last night, my son said,

"Mom? Do you want to know this?"

Never really knowing what he wants to say, but always wanting to know what he has to say? It's a fun life.

Chick: "What?"

Boy Child: "Well, you know in that game I have? The Haunted Mansion? I've been through all the levels mom. And it's a mansion. And you know that mansion means REALLY BIG HOUSE? And so it's like nine levels. And do you know what else?"

Chick: "What?"

Boy Child, eyes wide: "There are NO BATHROOMS. Anywhere!"

Chick: (Hysterical laughter)

Boy Child: "Why are you laughing?"

Chick, attempting to regain composure as this is clearly a serious issue and one that is weighing heavily on the boy child: "I don't know!"

Boy Child, nodding: "They must have to squeeze their cheeks ALL the TIME."

Chick: "Okay, well, now it's time for bed!"


I did manage to wait until he left the room to laugh. I did.

23 comments:

frannie said...

tell him that ghosts can't consume food or beverage, so they don't need bathrooms. That being the case, they had the house renovated for more useful things such as libraries... 'cause reading is important even to ghosts.... bet they don't have a kitchen, either

Anonymous said...

Never even heard of those cookies. Maybe cause no one likes them. And....screw the potato chip guy.

Alpha Dude said...

I do love the way that young man thinks!

Lee said...

Too adorable.

velocibadgergirl said...

I adore your children. ADORE, I tell you.

Brown Eyed Girl said...

Seriously, that boy child is just one of my favorite PEOPLE in the whole world.

He just is.

Amy W said...

First off, I love that game. But for some reason I am thinking we are not talking about the same game...

That was funny!

Anonymous said...

How funny IS he??!!

Real Life in South Carolina said...

Oh my gosh. Squeeze their cheeks! LOL That was great. And to notice there were no bathrooms...You got a smart boy on your hands, don'tcha?

Julie said...

And who says kids zone out while playing video games? Clearly your son is using his noggin! : ) He sounds like me when I watch 24. Ever noticed they NEVER eat or go to the bathroom all day? Guess they squeeze their cheeks also!

Rachel (Crazy-Is) said...

It's funny that he even noticed that there were no bathrooms!! LMAO!

HeatherAnn Fragglehead said...

That is definitely something that your boychild would notice... and that most adults would not notice.

Also... 'all alongs'. Are those the low-fat oatmeal cinnamon-y ones (we call those 'cartwheels' here)? Because I also have half a box at home that only the dog seems really excited about.

Portrait of Peter said...

A CSI Officer of the future - me thinks!!!

Luv it.

Bethany said...

LMAO!!!

Funny!

Shanilie said...

Wow, that is pretty neat that he would notice that there were no bathrooms. "squeeze their cheeks" lol that sure made me laugh. got to love a childs mind.

Lisa said...

They must squeeze their cheeks... That is SO FUNNY. What an observant (and practical) kiddo. heehee.

Love the look of your blog btw!

Dawn~a~Bon said...

I love that kid!

Patiently waiting said...

Isn't it just amazing what kids think of? Hillarious post thanks for the laugh this morning.

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Ah, the double-edged sword that is the perceptive child!

Thanks for the laugh!

my4kids said...

haha that is to funny.
But you know I usually notice things like that also.
"Squeeze their cheeks" that is cute!

Anonymous said...

Hilarious! You've got yourself some great kids!

monsters' momma said...

I *heart* boy child. I hope my monster is half as funny and bright as yours. Actually, I hope she is just as funny/bright, but would settle for half. ;)

Anonymous said...

Don't you love how our kids say the funniest stuff?