I think most moms have at least a few moments of "I
think my kid might be kinda dumb." And we have those "My kid is a
fargin' GENIUS!" moments as well. And sometimes we get to mix it
up a little...
We were in Wonderbook, the used book store that has every video ever
made--even The Hair Bear Bunch--for a buck a week. I was checking
out videos and buying some books. A Distinguished Gentleman from
central casting was next to me. My 3 kids were yapping and
zipping, as they do. I, of course, was paying as little attention
as I could, keeping just aware enough to avert disaster should it
become necessary (as I do). Ben was, apparently, talking to me,
because Distinguished Gentleman said, "How delightful to hear the use
of the subjunctive in a young man of what, 7? 8?"
"Him? He's 5."
"Oh my, very impressive! You clearly speak very well to him.
Now I'm totally self-conscious about my speech and trying not to say
something uneddicated and trying to pay and get my kids out before I
inadvertently curse or say "dude." As I hustle everyone out, I
notice that Ben is wearing his shirt both inside out AND backwards, his
jeans are on backwards (yes, fly up the butt), shoes are on the wrong
feet, and he has a shark stamped in the middle of his forehead.
But at least he speaks in the subjunctive. Whatever that is.
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Subjunctive Junction, what's your function?
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