November 2, 2011

Kid-Speak

Yesterday.  Pappa went upstairs with the kids to read a book to them in bed, hoping Gussy would fall asleep for his afternoon nap.  A bit later Bine came downstairs.  Then Angus.  I was trying to get lunch ready and was having a difficult time doing that while refereeing children.

Me:  Where's Pappa?
Bine:  Sleeping.
Me:  WHAT?
Bine:  Yeah.  He was tired from his kids.


Today.  Sitting on the floor with Angus in the morning doing a puzzle while JA took Bine to school.  Pointing to a raccoon.

Angus:  Raccoon!
Me:  Yes.  What does Pappa say?
Angus:  Vaskebjørn
Me:  Yes!  What does Su say?
Angus:  (pause)
Me:  Mapache.  I never remember that one, either.
Angus:  Mapache.  (Then, pointing at another picture)  Dinosaur!
Me:  Yes.  What does Su say?
Angus (feigning a look of terror):  AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!


I was still laughing when she walked in the door.