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So, I've been sick. Lots and lots of coughing, NyQuil, special cough syrup with codeine, and well, snot. I am feeling better. I think. I call it the snot factor, it slows down one thoughts to that of a person laying in a coma. And I have the snot factor something fierce. The snot factor has also impeded my blogging. I apologize to my two loyal blogging peeps.
Connor has been having snot factor issues himself, but it isn't 'cuz he's been sick.
"Connor, please load the dishwasher." 5 minutes go by.
"CONNNNOORRRRRR come load the dishwasher NOW". 5 more minutes pass by.
"Trent Michael, where is your brother?"
"Mom, Connor says he quits, if he quits I am quitting too, 'cuz if Connor quits it wouldn't be fair that I have to LOAD the dishwasher".
"WHAT? What do you mean he quits?"
"I dunno Mom, he just says he quits".
"Connor Issac get your behind out here right now". What do you mean, you quit?"
"Mom", Connor sighs, then continues in an indigent tone usually reserved for speaking to a person with limited intellect, "Child labor laws clearly state that children under the age of 16 should not be forced to work. It's against the law. So, I quit. I will not be loading the dishwasher, sweeping the floor, or getting in wood because you are violating child labor laws". He said this with a tone of superiority and smugness that only being a 8-year-old who's too smart for his own good could elicit.
"Connor Issac you WILL load the dishwasher. Get your butt in that kitchen RIGHT NOW!" I managed to say all this without collapsing in laughter, aren't you proud of me?
"But, MOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMM, are you telling me that you want me to break the law and violate the child labor laws?"
"Yes, Connor, that's exactly what I'm saying. When you load the dishwasher it's called chores and that is much different than what the children labor laws are talking about. Now go."
"Well, FINE, don't call me and ask me to bail you out of jail," he said while shaking his head in disbelief at my clear lack of respect for very clearly defined laws regarding forcing children to work in salt mines or to to do chores in their very own kitchen.
"Connor, that is a risk I am willing to take. You better watch your smart mouth. Now, go. Go load that dishwasher!"
Who is this child and who, may I ask, advised him on the finer points of the child labor laws?
Well as long as it’s convenient
4 days ago
6 comments:
haaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Oh.my. That is one clever kiddo you have. You have to admire him for trying! My money is on the internet or a know it all at school that put the seed in his head. hehe. I love how you handled it girlie...child labor laws my ass....git your smart self in the kitchen!!
Annie -well, thanks for your vote of confidence. You just wait until Ben gets to be 8, he'll be giving you a run for your money too! :)
That is too too funny! I love how their little minds work. I'll post a story too.-Karen
That little dude already does. I'm doomed!!! =P
OMG to funny. Yeah you should have fun with that kiddo at age oh 13 LOL Good luck!!!
omg - good luck with that one! hahaha!
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