[not my kid, not my photo]
(loud crash upstairs)
Me: “What was that giant crashing noise?!?”
(long pause)
Little Miss Thing, age 7, down the stairs: “I’m OK.”
Me: “What happened?”
(long pause)
LMT: “Turns out I can’t fly.”
Flight Plan
Tag: Learning
Family Lessons
Wonderful Wife: “So kids, did you enjoy the cookout and playing with your cousins?”
Danger Monkey, age 9: “I learned how to play Magic The Gathering. Do you know where I can buy Magic cards?”
Little Miss Thing, age 7: “I learned two new swear words.”
WW: (jaw drop)
Me: “Best party ever.”
Unlocked
Little Miss Thing, age 7: “Can I learn how to unlock your car?”
Me: “Sure, kiddo. Here’s the key.”
LMT: “How do I unlock everything at once?”
Me: “No, I bought this one used and it doesn’t work that way. The guy showed me how to unlock the driver door, then reach inside to manually push the unlock button.”
LMT: “I think you turn it and hold it.” (turns key and holds)
Me: “No, don’t hold it turned like that. You need to…
Car: <click>
(all locks on car pop unlocked)
Me: …
LMT: “Told you.”
Me: (slow blink)
Moral of the story: Keep learning.
And don’t question LMT.
Very Vocal Viking 