Cole, our 6 year old, was recently discussing money with his dad. Actually, he was inquiring why Tim has to work on holidays (MLK Day was last week) and some weekends. Tim explained that he works so that we can pay for the things we need. We have to buy groceries so we can eat, we have to pay for the electricity we use when the lights are on, and we have to buy clothes, shoes, etc.. Not only that, but we have to pay fees for Upward Basketball (a game which he had just finished). So Cole went on a mental search for something that is free.
-what about driving a car??
-yes, we have to pay for the car, and we have to buy gas to keep it running.
-what about cutting down a tree?
-well, that is kind of tricky, because you have to own the land.
-I know something that is free... necking
-What??? Necking??? How do you know what necking is?
- You know, Dad, necking a sweater!
We are in the last days of Cole discovering mispronunciations. It makes me sad. This week he decided mid-chorus to clarify the words to "Rocky Top". He's been singing "Rocky Talk" all this time.
He has finally adjusted from "musgick" to "music".
This summer he is going to be the "Ring Bear" in our nephew's wedding.
Our favorite mispronunciation is the name of our niece Meredith. Meredith has a dog named Memphis who came to visit when Cole was 3. Since then, her name has been Merdephis. A combination of the dog and Meredith. He is starting to catch on, so now I call her Merdephis, too. I just can't stand to lose his sweet speech creations!
3 comments:
Cole is good for my soul. Audrey just stopped calling lotion "loucious", but I asked her to contine.
Oh, the comments of the six-year-old set. Kate told me yesterday that I would be "handy to have around" at the birthday party she was about to attend. In case she needed a drink or something.
- it will be a sad day for you and me both ... they all seem to be growing up so fast <3
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