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“Daddy, why do penguins stink?” my 3-year old asked.
We were at the zoo. I thought it was a good time to have a meaningful conversation with him.
“Why do you think they stink?” I asked.
My 3-year old looked at me, thinking.
“Because they go in stinky water,” my 3-year old said.
Smart kid. He was referring to the greenish, stinky water that surrounded the penguins in the zoo.
“So, what should they do to smell good?” I asked, trying to keep the conversation going.
Again, my 3-year old looked at me. He seemed stumped with this question.
“Well,” I offered to help, “what would—?"
His eyes widened. He had the answer.
“They should do psst-psst,” he said.
I smiled.
Psst-psst is my 3-year old’s way to refer to my wife’s perfume.
“Just like mommy,” he said, “when she goes to the office.”
Uh-huh. Observant.
“Just like you, Daddy,” he added. “After you make poop.”
Oops.
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LOL!!!
In fact, still laughing out loud!
Okay, you made my day. Thanks!
Posted by: Pass the Torch | September 28, 2006 at 07:03 AM
Ok that was too funny! Kids just say the darndest things don't they?!
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Posted by: Michelle | September 28, 2006 at 01:41 PM
I couldn't stop laughing. I needed that to help wake me up.
You have to love the things kids say.
Thanks for stopping by.
Posted by: Brony | September 28, 2006 at 02:00 PM
Oh man. I am so totally snorting my pop over here...
Posted by: Tracey | September 28, 2006 at 08:26 PM
How funny is that? Kids are so observant! Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Kailani | September 28, 2006 at 08:35 PM
Oh my word! This is TOO funny! I am so sharing this! So, I guess they have chez whiz in Mexico City, but not here . . . go figure. Hey thanks for stopping by my blog! :-)
Posted by: Michelle | September 29, 2006 at 01:03 PM
I love how kids observe things you do not realize. This will be a fun memory for a long time!
Mine likes to take his wipes and clean everything in the house with them. He does not know they are just for his hiney.
Posted by: Mimi | September 29, 2006 at 07:26 PM
OH My GOSH!! Holding my sides and almost rolling on the floor with laughter. Out of the mouth of babes.... Thanks for stopping by to visit my blog. I appreciate it!
Posted by: Trisha | September 30, 2006 at 06:28 PM
Love the psst-psst!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Posted by: Jamie | October 01, 2006 at 06:43 PM
lol that's hilarious! :-)
Posted by: Amy | October 05, 2006 at 11:57 AM
HOW did I miss this post???? Hysterical..and even funnier, b/c I can see my 3 year old saying the same thing!
I'm really enjoying your blog!
Posted by: Lori | November 01, 2006 at 04:41 PM
too funny...I'm gonna get in trouble at work if I keep hanging out here...oh, well...what's a little trouble for laughs like these?!
Posted by: Deena | March 23, 2007 at 12:54 PM
That was too funny
Posted by: Tinamtl | June 04, 2007 at 12:34 PM
ROTFL!! I finally found time to click in your sidebar! What a treat!
Posted by: The Estrogen Files | August 29, 2007 at 09:12 PM
LOL! At least he knows how to make the bathroom smell good! Just make sure that the next time you visit the zoo that he doesn't try to bring along some perfume or air freshener!
Posted by: FelterMom | January 13, 2008 at 01:28 PM
Clever kid! I've always wondered why the penguin house at Sea World stinks to high heaven, also.
Love your artwork, BTW.
Posted by: Chelsea | March 23, 2009 at 05:41 AM
PSST-PSST is my word for the day! Very interesting and smart kid you got, tells a lot about the parents! I am going to be a fan - life's small stories captured. Thanks.
Posted by: Lee | December 10, 2009 at 05:18 AM
HAHA! Wish I will have kids as smart as yours.
Posted by: Christian | March 08, 2010 at 06:29 PM