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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

A Very Surprised Dad

Today as the boys and I were driving to my older son's (OS) Tae Kwon Do debut, OS asked if the policeman who was supervising construction was making sure that everyone was behaving. "Yes," I emphasized. OS was quick to point out that he was behaving. I hoped he knew that the police were more than umm...behavior police, I initiated the following conversation:

Alex Elliot (AE): Who do you see if you get lost?
OS: A mommy with kids, or someone in a store uniform.
AE: That's right. You can also talk to a policeman. He or she will help you find Daddy and me.
OS: I wanted to call the police this morning.

I almost pulled over in shock

AE: What?!!!
OS: I woke up this morning and you weren't there.
AE: Yes, I was at the gym, but Daddy was there.
OS: Daddy wasn't there.
Me: Yes, he was.
OS: I didn't see him.
Me: He was probably in the shower.
OS: Yes, but he wasn't in the room with me. That's why I needed to call the police.
Me: Not if Daddy is in the same house as you. You call for help when you get separated from us.
OS: Do you like chameleons?

Can you imagine how surprised the Big Giraffe would have been if the police had burst into the bathroom while he was showering?

Fortunately, the surprises were over when we got to Tae Kwon Do. It took OS about 10 minutes to really get into it, but then he really enjoyed it and asked to go back tomorrow. He was very excited to show off his moves when the Big Giraffe got home. My younger son was also impressed, and he imitated everything OS did from the observer area. Why do I have a feeling that I'm in for a whole new type of physical fighting between my kids?

A. Elliot's Lesson Learned: If you get lost in the bathroom, your kids may call the cops to help.

posted by Alex Elliot @ 7:00 PM 10 comments

10 Comments:

At 8/26/2008 8:43 PM, painted maypole said…

"he wasn't in the room with me"

ha ha ha ha ha!
At 8/26/2008 9:46 PM, Heather said…

Four-year-olds are so very black and white aren't they?
At 8/26/2008 9:54 PM, Meredith said…

He will LOVE Tae Kwon Do - one of the best parts about it is the added discipline! :)
At 8/27/2008 6:44 AM, Tracey said…

A good Tae kwon do school will emphasize that this is NOT to be used on siblings or friends.

Evan has gotten freaked out if I am in the shower and he didn't look there. To which I always reply, WHY didn't you look in the @#$@ BATHROOM?!?
At 8/27/2008 7:09 AM, Goofball said…

oh oops, glad he didn't make the phonecall :p
At 8/27/2008 8:19 AM, Suzanne said…

I can't wait to tell OS that I used to have a pet chameleon. I just love his nonsequitors. I am glad that he liked Tae Kwan Do.
At 8/27/2008 10:51 AM, Kami said…

Oh my, I can't stop laughing! Can you imagine Daddy's surprise... hee hee
At 8/27/2008 4:00 PM, Jen of A2eatwrite said…

LOVED the non sequitor.

I was going to echo Tracey's comments - all kids are supposed to be FORBIDDEN to use moves outside of class. I'm sure your school told OS that and he's being responsible.
At 8/27/2008 6:01 PM, WM said…

That would have been a sight to see if they busted in on your hubs in the shower.

Love it!
At 8/31/2008 2:42 PM, workout mommy said…

that is hilarious! I love the chameleons line too, so cute!

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