How I Know He’s My Boy
Three ways in the past two days that KarateKid has proven he lives in our particular, peculiar homeschooling household.
First, out of the blue, KarateKid asked if Leigh’s kids were “spoiled with video games.” I told him I guess they are (they have lots more than we do) but that he and GoGoGirl are spoiled with books and toys. He replied that “You can never be spoiled with books. You can never have enough books. You might run out of places to put them, but you still can have more books. I don’t know why you didn’t buy every book at the booksale, Mom!”
Second, while playing Guesstures with Emily and Nate this morning, he had the word “iron” to act out in charades. He chose to try to pantomime hammering iron on an anvil, and when that didn’t work, he switched to mining iron ore, and didn’t even consider the act of ironing a shirt.
Third, at the AHL hockey game tonight, we went out on the ice after the game for an autograph session with the team. As he took his first tentative steps onto the ice, his gaze was drawn up and around to the empty stands. He took in a deep breath and then said, “Wow! This is almost like a coliseum!”
Maybe he’s not your typical seven-year-old, but he’s totally, indubitably mine.
November 22nd, 2009 at 10:49 am
I wholeheartedly agree with KK’s philosophy on books. My long-suffering husband, who’s built many bookcases, will attest to that! Ironing. Hmmm … I’m fairly sure no one has ever seen that done in this house. Though we do have an ironing board that serves as a clutter catcher.
November 22nd, 2009 at 2:10 pm
The Chenlets would like to disagree with whether or not they are spoiled with video games. They firmly believe they should have MORE video games because they don’t have nearly enough.
I’m in agreement with the Kid about books though…never enough. I think it’s safe to say that all 5 of our children are lacking nothing in the material possessions department. We’re a collection of collectors.