Sometimes our kids say the funniest things, and I rarely remember to write them down. Then they're just lost, so sad. Well this weekend we had a conversation on our way to my in-laws' house that ended with a line from Hyrum, age 9, that I think may become a Thomas family classic!
From the freeway the kids could see birds out the car window, and we got talking about birds and what kind of bird we'd like to be if we had to choose. I said I'd like to be a bird of prey so I didn't have to constantly fear for my life. Andrew, age 7, started asking about what kinds of things birds of prey eat. We named a few things, rodents, insects, smaller birds, and Andrew asked if they eat people. Jon, who loves to tease to help ease the boys' fears, said that they do, but they only eat the 7-year-olds. After a moment of quiet gasps, the boys realized he was teasing and started to laugh. As their laughter grew, Hyrum said loud and clear from the back of the minivan, "Andrew, that's why you should never tell a bird your age!" Guffaws and chortles and Mom almost peed her pants. It was great. I need to record those moments more often. :)
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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