The few days spent with my father were about as mundane as expected. I was pleased that I was able to finally meet The Potato (which has since been shortened to Po), though I will sincerely miss telling people that I have a brother that I haven’t met yet. Simply for the ghetto value, you see.
Liam is now entering what is considered to be the terrible twos, and after this weekend I have determined that this is a very appropriate title for such a phase. I have been subjected to much beating and malice at his two year old hands. An incident that stands out in mind occurred in the car.
Me- Liam, kick me one more time and I will take your soo-soo (soother, binky, pacifier, whatever-you-please) and toss it out the window.
Liam- Stares blankly in shock and angst.
Me- Okay, I may be kidding about that, but BY GOD I WILL take your soo-soo.
She-who-shall-not-be-named was her usual mannerly (ha) self. I wished to watch Rugrats, which was of course denied. Tom and Jerry was quickly put on instead. It wasn’t two minutes later that she-who-shall-not-be-named emerged from the television room with Liam and remote in hand. She remained out of the room for the remaining duration of the show. So there I was, sitting alone in a room, watching a stupid show that I had no desire to watch.
No offence is intended to those with love for Tom and Jerry, but as a child of the 90s, nothing can suffice for Rugrats.
Another interesting instance was when I noticed my coat thrown over a chair. Right after I had hanged it in the closet. Sometimes I don’t even dare ask.
My father was quite curious as to why I continually referred to Aidan as Po.
Father- So what exactly is with this ‘Po’ nickname?
Me- Well you see, Po is short for Potato, to which he resembles uncannily.
Father- You think he looks like a potato?
Me- Well, I mean it in the most lovingly way possible.
By yoonamaniac on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
You should bring your laptop with you everywhere so you can update us everyday.
By Tortilla on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
I have no laptop. I am, however, willing to accept one as a gift.
By Baja-Ma on Mar 16, 2008 | Reply
Hahahaha, the last line made me spit my drink out.
By EssenceOfInsanity on Mar 17, 2008 | Reply
I used to watch Rugrats all the time, when I had cable. That was my favorite show when I was little. I think we have the Rugrats movie someplace in the house… I still remember seeing that in theaters.