Family vacation and funny sayings

My family just made a quick getaway this last weekend to Jacksonville, Florida. Both Beth and my folks live in Jacksonville, so from time to time we enjoy visiting what really amounts to our old stomping grounds. While it was only a three day visit, it was great to just get away, unplug from the regular schedule, and recharge while away.

I brought books to read and paperwork from church to review, but I spent most of my time playing games with my family, visiting the beach, and playing with our children (and enjoying our folks play with our children).

During our vacation, and really over the last few months, we have been noticing some hilarious comments that our three year old son has been saying. This must be the most humorous stage of raising children—we have been laughing a lot lately. His comments are funny and cute, and I really could write a book about it.

Here are a few of the funny comments and questions my three year old son has said recently:

• While traveling, he observed a pickup truck full of furniture and boxes and blurted out of nowhere: “Do you see all that yucky junk?”
• You should see his mischievous smile that accompanies this question: “Sissy, do you want me to tickle you?”
• When asked what we should name our yet-to-be-born third child: “Well, I’m gonna call him Turkey.”
• In response to something silly mommy or daddy says: “You bunny rabbit!”
• When daddy accidentally says the word “stupid” (a word mommy says is a bad word and shouldn’t be said): “Daddy, that’s not very nice.”

It’s great to hear the words that truly are “out of the mouths of babes.” His two year old sister isn’t far behind him in the funny comments category. Yet amazingly, this child who makes me laugh so much, has a very sweet and sensitive heart. Maybe someday he’ll read this and get all over me for it. Regardless, he has reminded me and taught me so much about being caring and loving. I’m not one of those parents who thinks my children are perfect (though I joke they are!), but I am grateful for the gift they are to me and my wife. My life is deeply enriched because of my family.

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