When Charles came home from lunch today I told him how I had heard Addie out in the living room starting to fuss and then she stopped. When I went out to check on her, I then realized that the reason she stopped fussing was because Theo was lying down by her and talking to her. Charles and I both then started to praise Theo for how well he was looking after his sister and comforting her.
It was at this moment that the following conversation occurred between Charles and Jack:
Jack: Dad, do you know why I didn't go to comfort Addie? (obviously a little anxious about why Theo was getting 'big boy' praise).
Charles: No, why Jack?
Jack: Because Theo needs to learn how to comfort a baby. I already know how and when he goes to school some day I don't want the teacher to ask him how to comfort a baby and him to have to say 'I don't know, I have to go ask my big brother'.
HILARIOUS. I have often used the above 'explanation' when explaining to Jack why he should let Theo do certain things. For example: Theo, what does a cow say? And then too often Jack pipes in so quickly with Moo that Theo doesn't get an opportunity so I then explain to Jack that we don't want Theo to go to school some day and not know what a cow says, but instead has to tell the teacher that he will go ask his big brother before giving the answer.
So I suppose I am to blame for this exchange above, but it is too funny to hear it come out of Jack's mouth unprompted and for such a funny reason.
4 comments:
That's hilarious! I love that story! I'm glad Addie has such good big brothers to look after her. :D
Keeping up with Jack's quick thinking is going to be a full-time job.
That kid is going to leave us in the dust with his wit someday. But I'm so glad Theo is learning how to comfort Addie!
Hi, Erin!
I really enjoy reading your blog! Happy Birthday super late to Theo and, please say hello to Jack! He has grown so much... They all look so cute!
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