December 12, 2007
Me: What shoul d we get Brian (The Goon Squad’s Aunt’s boyfriend) for Christmas?
Claudia: Well, we should get him something that he wants that he doesn’t already have.
(I thought that was astoundingly insightful for a three year old.)
Me: I think that is a great idea. Like what?
Ian: How about pasta!
Claudia: Yeah! Pasta!
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Me: What should we get Daddy for Christmas?
Ian: How about a house?
Me: A house? We already have a house.
Ian: Well, maybe a toy house.
Claudia: A playhouse!
Me: You want to buy your father a playhouse for Christmas?
Both of the kids: Yes.
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Me: What should we get Grandpa for Christmas?
Ian: SNAKES! Grandpa loves to eat snakes.*
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Me: What should we get Papa for Christmas?
Claudia: A pig.
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Me: What should we get Nonny for Christmas?
Claudia: A pig.
Me: You want to get Nonny and Papa pigs for Christmas?
Claudia: A pet pig for Nonny. A regular pig for Papa.
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Me: What do you guys think we should get Aunt K.C. for Christmas?
Both: A PIG!
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Me: What should we get Grandma for Christmas:
Claudia: A pig. Like the one we get for Papa.
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* When the kids are trying to decide what to eat my Dad likes to suggest snakes for dinner. I don’t know why, but for some reason my children find this hysterical.
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December 12th, 2007 at 3:15 pm, Lumpyheadsmom Says:
This kind of a pig or this kind of a pig or this kind of a pig? So many options, really.
December 12th, 2007 at 3:42 pm, BOSSY Says:
Bossy double-dog-dares you to do it.
December 12th, 2007 at 3:53 pm, Amy Says:
I think ALL their suggestions are Fabulous. What a fun Christmas it would be to buy all those pigs, and a play house for Daddy. Make sure you get a picture of him squeezing into his play house. LOL
December 12th, 2007 at 5:21 pm, Hygiene Dad Says:
Pasta? WTF? Those two are a riot.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:25 pm, Devra Says:
If you go the pig route, I would strongly suggest getting a female. They are less agressive than the males. Tusk trimming is a hassle. Also Claudia is right, you definitely should get a pair instead of just one. Pigs are social.
We had a male single pig. We had to eventually have a plan of adoption for him. While we loved him, he didn’t like sharing us with our son. Kid stayed, pig went.
December 12th, 2007 at 5:51 pm, De in D.C. Says:
Will (7) suggested getting his dad a belt for christmas. I think a pig would be more fun to unwrap.
Now that I’ve typed that out, I’m wondering if it is a sign of the times that kids no longer fear dad’s belt. I doubt Will would even know what “belting” means, other than to hold your pants up.
December 12th, 2007 at 7:00 pm, QofS Says:
Did Devra really have a pig?
December 12th, 2007 at 7:40 pm, Momo Fali Says:
Hmmm…sounds like instead of steaks, they’ll be eating a lot of bacon.
December 12th, 2007 at 9:49 pm, Devra Says:
Yes. Devra really had a pig. We had him for 7 years. He was a Vietnamese potbelly pig. His name was Hamlet.
December 12th, 2007 at 11:10 pm, Susan Says:
Your conversation posts involving those kiddos SO make me look forward to when my daughter can carry on a conversation. So far, we’re limited to 3-word sentences that start with “I want.” It’s cute, but thanks to your blog, I know it’s gonna get a whole lot cuter.
Susan at Working Moms Against Guilt
http://www.workingmomsagainstguilt.com
December 12th, 2007 at 11:26 pm, Jay Says:
Yes, quite insightful for a 3 year old…I notice they like to give edibles to people (is it weird that I include the pig in the edible category?).
December 13th, 2007 at 10:57 am, Sharon Says:
Absolutely fantastic. I just love their “natural” ideas.
December 13th, 2007 at 1:29 pm, kelli in the mirror Says:
I highly recommend actually getting your dad a snake. Stuffed or whatever, but since he initiated it, start him a collection. My sister and I have forced a beaver collection on my mom for that same reason and it’s great fun.
December 13th, 2007 at 3:05 pm, tori Says:
So are you going to buy the things they suggested?
My husband took my almost 4 year old shopping last weekend and told me my son picked out one of my presents all by himself. I am a little worried to see what it is that he thinks I would want!
December 13th, 2007 at 5:59 pm, merseydotes Says:
On the snakes thing…whenever Petunia asks what we’re having for dinner, we tell her, ‘A big bucket of fishheads,’ which she thinks is similarly funny.
December 14th, 2007 at 12:06 am, manda Says:
My daughter asked for an alligator and a white rat for christmas. kids *sigh*.
December 14th, 2007 at 9:42 am, markira Says:
My standard reply to “what’s for dinner” is “pickled pig feet.” Sometimes I mix it up with “fried frog toes.”
Please do not get me a pig for Christmas.
And, Devra….Hamlet? Really? For a pig? That borders on cruel.
I like the idea of giving pasta for Christmas. mk
December 17th, 2007 at 1:15 pm, themommykelly Says:
I never thought to ask the kids… ingenius!