Little Brother has always been an alternative thinker, a philosopher, what I'd call an old soul. His perspective on life is emerging as a comedian, and a philosopher. He pulls me up all the time, like the other day when I found popcorn all over the floor.
"Who dumped this popcorn on the floor? " I ranted.
(Apparently I'm all about the shame and blame).
" Well, It was half Miss A, then quarter of Big Brother and quarter of me" , he confesses in perfect fractions.
I thought that was impressive blame apportion, but I blustered on " well, you absolutely MUST NOT leave food on your bedroom floor.....that is why we eat at the table.....food dumped like this will bring ANTs and RaTS and MiCe and everything .... and we'll get sick and it's just NOT hygienic" I continued in full flow (apparently I'm not so good to moderating my inner drama queen).
Eventually I stopped. Silence. Then, Mr 6 chimes in, ever the voice of reason, "Mum, its not the worst disease you can get .... popcorn on the floor".
Earlier that day we arrived home and they asked to play on the computer -
" OK, get in your pjamas and you can play until dinner" was the unexpected reply.
"You are the best mummy ever" he cries. " you could only be better if you were.... better! "
Then there is his school writing - these two were published in the school newsletter-
Blue
Blue looks like lightning strikes.
Blue sounds like a cat hitting a mattress.
Blue tastes like blueberries.
Blue feels like air you can touch.
Blue is big chills on the skin.
Surprise
I asked Mum "What's for dinner?"
She said "Surprise!"
I ran to the table because it sounded so yummy like hot dogs or a hamburger, but it was casserole. Dis...gus...ting!
At the table on Friday night BB was discussing a new magic show he wanted to watch. ' It is so awesome! When I grow up I just want to be a magician!'
Little Brother join in with perfect comic timing ' And when I grow up....I just want to be...... able to take off my pants in public!'