Lately my two youngest children have been fascinated by last names.
Whirling Dervish (four): "Daddy's last name is R------- and so is Mommy's."
The Affectionate One (five): "Yes, but not Mimi and Poppy. Their last name is different. Mommy used to have their last name. How come, Mommy?"
Me: "Well when babies are born, they get the same last name as their daddy and mommy. But when I married your daddy, then I took his last name."
Whirling Dervish's eye grew round, then he squeezed his eyes shut and threw his head in his hands.
Me: "What's up, Bud? Are you upset?"
He glanced at me and back down at the table, "Mommy. It's not nice to take something from someone else. I am so sad at you."
Me, trying to hide a grin: "Oh, honey. I took it because Daddy wanted to give it to me. I didn't take it away from him. We share it."
Whirling Dervish with a long-suffering sigh: "This is getting complicated."
7 comments from dear readers:
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The Baker's Says:
December 3, 2008 7:10 PM
Too cute, where do they come up with some things?
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Debbie Says:
December 3, 2008 10:05 PM
out of the mouths of babes-- or so they say!! I just love reading your blog! :D
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rachael Says:
December 4, 2008 8:27 AM
that is too cute! thanks for stopping by :)
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Mama Wheaton Says:
December 4, 2008 8:56 AM
Having kids around is like having your comic relief - most of the time!
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Kristan Says:
December 4, 2008 12:18 PM
kids are tooo cute! I have twin 3.5 year olds and I can't wait to hear what comes out of their mouth next! Thanks for the get well wishes!! I hope it gets better soon too!!
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Doré Says:
December 7, 2008 8:12 AM
visiting from SITS. That is so cute. I'm still laughing over him telling you he is so sad at you. Poor baby... sounds like he has a great set of morals. Good job!
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December 3, 2008 11:39 AM
Oh what a cutie! hee hee