On charity
“Mom, I’ve been thinking about it, and I think we should send poker tables to all the poor college students in Africa.”
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On demographics
“Because you know how poor children in Africa don’t have toys? I’m sure the college students don’t have toys, either, and I think in college boys like to play poker.”
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On economies of scale
“You know what, mom? Forget about the poker tables. I’ve been thinking about it, and the shipping costs will kill us.”
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On weather
“I wish it was raining puppies.”
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On health
“I feel better than a three-legged hippo! You probably have no idea what I’m talking about.”
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On intellectual property
“I’m just working on my blue prints for the house of the future. […] Um, okay, but why do you want to see it? Are you planning to show it to the government?”
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On civics
“Just because I’m too young to vote doesn’t mean I can’t say what I’m thinking.”
I wish it to rain puppies as well!
Everyone does. I think I’m the only practical one who thought they might get hurt when they landed. ;)
Wow, that last one is pretty amazing.
I know, right? He was debating with my husband over the candidates.
Kinda wishing I did know how a 3-legged hippo feels…
I don’t get it. I guess because they have 3 legs they are kind of happy hopping?
I was thinking that since he said he felt BETTER than a 3 legged hippo, that the hippo is sad because it has 3 legs, not 4? Or is it more along the lines of “I’m happier than a pig in sh** ” because pigs LIKE to wallow in mud? Ugh, to have a decoder ring for a child’s mind…and the entire make species for that matter.. :)
Those are fabulous! What a great kid.
You know, you just can’t be too careful with intellectual property. Seriously. :)
I do so love the words of Mikey!
Oh my gosh how funny!!! I love his thoughts on poker tables and African college students. Where did he get the idea that college boys play poker?
I have NO IDEA. None. We don’t play poker! It came completely out of nowhere as we were leaving the school parking lot a few weeks ago. He ran through the entire idea out loud and in the end, as you can see, eliminated it for logistical reasons. ;)
Somehow I don’t think he has too much trouble saying what he’s thinking. :) And we are ever so grateful for that!
Mikey hasn’t denied anyone the honor (?) of hearing what he is thinking in the 8 years he’s been alive. Twice he was so mad at one of us that he said he wasn’t speaking to us ever again. He lasted less than 10 minutes.
LOL – I have one like that. She started talking way before her 2nd birthday and pretty much hasn’t stopped since. She’s 23. :)
Oh, gosh, I have just started crying, each one more funny than the next! But I think this is my fave:
On health
�I feel better than a three-legged hippo! You probably have no idea what I�m talking about.�
hah!
Proof that sometimes even he knows how completely random he can sound!
Without a doubt…my favorite posts of yours to read! Thanks for sharing. :)
Thanks! They are my favorite to write, too. :)
Stuff the boys say posts are my very favorite!
Comedy gold.
Haha! The shipping costs WOULD kill you.
Every thing he says is well said! :-D :-D
Haha! Very funny kid.
I love the way children’s minds work. When my children say something strange I love asking them more about it. Usually, it’s very logical thinking that got them there in the first place. Funny stuff!
Oh yes! I so agree! I always question him on everything (random) he says, and it’s always rooted in logic. Bizarre, nonsensical kid logic, but logic nonetheless.
“the shipping costs will kill us” – love it!
I love this – very smart kid you have on your hands!
On another note: did you see your blog is in the “Home Blogs We Love” list in the Young House Love book? I found some other new to me blogs but was happy to see some of my favorites! :-)
SAY WHAT?!?!?!
Seriously! If you get your hands on a book (Young House Love: 243 Ways to Paint, Craft, Update & Show Your Home Some Love), your blog name is mentioned in a stuff we love list on page 334. I’d be geeking out right now if I were you! :-)
I just can’t even. I’m stunned!
Congrats! You’re in a book!
He had me at 3-legged hippo!
Haha! So funny…and so wise!
Curse the generation gap! I can’t believe he thinks the older generation is too uncool to understand the concept of the three-legged hippo!
Your boys are adorable! I’m new here, and so far I think these are my favourite posts! :)