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You asked, lady.

Another story from the lovely and talented wife. Honestly, she needs her own blog. Or I need to change my title from author to typist.

Last weekend my son developed a slight rash in a sensitive area after an afternoon of swimming. Later that week, the lovely and talented wife took the children shopping and during that trip they needed to visit the restroom. She herded the boy into a stall to help him out.


Wife: Okay?
Son: Yep.
Wife: So, how's that owie?
Son: It's feeling much better. I think it's almost healed.
Wife: Oh, good.

We’re proud of the boy for many reasons, not the least of which is that he can be extremely articulate for a four-year-old. We both know plenty of six-year-olds who don’t speak half as well. And my wife was doubly relieved that he was so discreet. But while washing their hands, a smiling woman approached them who had overheard and remarked, “My, you speak very well.” Who knows what possessed her when she asked, “Where’s your owie?”

And just as matter-of-factly and unashamedly as you please, he replied, “My penis.” And finished washing his hands.

She froze. Her smile drooped a sliver and plasticized. And then she quickly turned and walked away.

Apparently, penis talk is off the menu in the Costco women’s restroom.

Comments

  1. Phil on 2006-09-03 14:13:10 wrote: Apparently some people are afraid of ’em! Penises, I mean.

  2. tanyetta on 2006-09-04 05:34:22 wrote: well, that’s what she gets for being so nosy. he’s 4. he’s going to tell you like it is:) i love it! LOL

  3. Voltan on 2006-09-04 12:17:18 wrote: Ha ha ha! Voltan commends the boy’s unflappable use of the word penis. Voltan has found that when sowing terror among the peoples of the world, simple is often better.

  4. jeff on 2006-09-04 18:52:03 wrote: Just be glad he didn’t show her the owie… plenty of kids would have… regardless of where it was.

  5. Pewari on 2006-09-05 07:51:18 wrote: LOL brilliant - serves her right for being so nosy :) Now… can your son teach mine how to be discreet please?!

  6. Jennifer on 2006-09-08 23:12:32 wrote: I read the conversation between your wife and son and thought nothing of it until I read that your son is only 4! That is so cute! Articulate indeed! (And kudos to you for complimenting your wife whenever you refer to her. What a wholesome family. :))

  7. gamany on 2006-09-14 09:54:55 wrote: LMAO! priceless