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< > November 2006

• Mon, Nov 20, 2006 8:00 AM

  Parent of the Year, Part Infinity
  
  True to his heritage, Calvin personifies the old adage, "Monkey See, Monkey Do" like an old pro. Anything remotely annoying that he hears, he imitates. For hours. On end. No, seriously.
  
  Take this for example: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFbDLtvp7Qs
  
  Now, contrary to what our past history would suggest, we do not let Calvin watch "Family Guy". (At least not for another year or two, that is.) However, that hasn't stopped him from singing, "DING! Fries are done!" over and over and over and over again (with much prompting from his FATHER).
  
  Now, as with the original tune (Carol of the Bells), it's a catchy theme and one that is easily stuck in one's head; regardless of knowing the words. So even though Calvin doesn't watch the show, he hears his father and me singing this stupid phrase and, of course, picks it up.
  
  So now we have an almost-4-year-old walking around the house singing a catch phrase from a very non-kid-friendly show. And it's only a matter of time before he starts singing it at school and, therefore, only a matter of time before CPS comes knocking on our door demanding to know why we let our son watch such funny, funny filth.
  
  And then we will ask them: How else are we supposed to amuse ourselves?

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• Mon, Nov 6, 2006 5:33 PM

  I Am In So Much Trouble
  
  Overhead a few moments ago:
  
  Calvin: Mama, I want to play my game.
  
  Me: You need to ask your father. (Computer game I'm not familiar with.)
  
  Calvin goes into the kitchen.
  
  Calvin: Papa, Ineedtoplaymygamesayyes.
  
  ........
  
  Papa: (Has no clue what Calvin just said) What?
  
  Calvin: Say, "yes".
  
  Papa: Huh? Yes?
  
  Calvin comes back into computer room.
  
  Calvin: Papa said "yes".
  
  Me: *stifling laughter*
  
  The moment he realizes I'm not deaf and can hear him try to trick his father, we are totally screwed.

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