Family Conversations, Part 5

Ink Eraser

The local Thai place has the option of shrimp, scallops, or squid. We asked Alpha if he wanted squid the next time we got Thai food. He didn’t say yes or no. He asked “Do they take the ink out first?

Maybe It Could Clean Teeth

Here is my side of the conversation with Beta. You can supply the imagination to fill in his part, both his speech and his actions.
Yes, Beta?
No, toothpaste shouldn’t be down here. It should stay in the bathroom.
What!? NO! Don’t put that in your mouth! That’s A+D ointment, not toothpaste!

Not Impressed

Alpha wanted to ask something of a parent. I was walking up the stairs but he assumed I was the other parent.
Mom?” he asked.
Yes Alpha,” I replied in as good a falsetto as I could muster.
Daddy, that didn’t sound anything like momma.

to make a distinction between the unclean and the clean, and between the edible creature and the creature which is not to be eaten.

Leviticus 11:47

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One Response to “Family Conversations, Part 5”

  1. Phoebe Says:

    Love hearing the conversations you have with your kids.

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