My Son, the Sailor

February 4th, 2008

I don’t have the energy for a full on post, because yet again, I’ve been sick.  I’m finally going to do something about it — but seriously folks, I’ve been stuck in bed sick more in the past three months than I’ve been in the past 8 years.  I’m tired of being sick.

So, this is the little story of bedtime last night.

After we ate, bathed, and storied with the boy.  Duke looks up at me with eyes full of wonder and sparkle and says, “Mama, don’t say ‘butthead’ it’s a bad word.”

“Um, yes, sweetie, we shouldn’t ever call anyone a ‘butthead’.  But where did you hear that word?”

(Now, I’m no saint when it comes to language, but I’m pretty sure that ‘butthead’ isn’t a word he learned from me.)

(ignoring my question entirely)  “And no potty talk.”

“Ok, I promise, no ‘butthead’ or potty talk.  What can you say?”

(hugs me so hard he’s nearly choking me) “I can say, ‘I love you, Mama’”

Oh yes, yes you can.  I’m sure the teen years are coming for when I’m the ‘butthead’ — but until then, I’m loving the hugs of four and a half — the kisses however are a lot slimy.

(In other news, I introduced Prince to Uno last night.  He was skeptical at first, then a competitor — complete with his very own victory dance when he beat me.)

Comments (5)

  1. Ohhh, if Prince plays Uno you guys need to come to our house! We’re all about “Dirty Uno” over here. Get your mind out of the gutter!!! It’s about being ruthless and cruel. I’ve been known to cuss out my wonderful hubby during the game, and I’ve made people cry.

    Feel better! Do you think it’s Frankenhouse that’s making you sick?

  2. Bwa ha, the last time I played Uno (with a group of adults, mind you), I totally won. My closing was something to the effect of “Uno, FUCKER!”

    I’m only a little competitive. :)

  3. Umm, can you send me your email address??? It didn’t get moved over when I made the switch and sadly I don’t have it memorized. I have news for you!!!!

  4. What? Prince has never played Uno before? Yikes! I used to play with teh lad, but he started cheating as he got older. Now I let him demolish me in chess.

  5. Boggle anyone? Or a set of Set? Meantime, get better!

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