A Christmas Story

(from back seat)

Danger Monkey, age 10: “I’ll hit you with my sword.”

Little Miss Thing, age 7: “It’s just pretend.”

DM: “Then I’ll hit… Daddy.”

LMT: “He’s a giant Hagrid. It won’t hurt him. And then he’ll grab you.”

DM: “Then I’ll use a bow and arrow from far away.”

LMT: “No! Don’t use arrows!”

DM: “Why not?”

LMT: “You’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”

Wise Cracker

Me: “Please don’t eat any of those crackers.”

Danger Monkey, age 10: “OK.”

Little Miss Thing, age 7: “OK.” (cracker dust sprays)

Me: “Uhhh… Do you have a mouthful of crackers?”

LMT: “Mmm… no.” (cracker dust sprays)

Me: “Then what’s in your mouth?”

LMT: “Mmm… just air.” (cracker dust sprays)

Me: “Then why does it smell like crackers every time you talk?”

LMT: …

LMT: “It’s cracker flavored air.”