Cash Cab

I’m heading to New York in a few days to visit my brother and had the following conversation with the kids.
Sam: Dad, if you get in the Cash Cab

Pay attention and become famous

How does Michael Jackson lean forward all the way and then get back up?

When I grow up...

Sam: When I grow up I want to travel. All the way from here to Maine.
Grandma: It costs a lot of money to do all that travelling.

The S Word

Sam said the “S” word!

Too young

Dad, he’s too young for that conversation.

Vaccination? What's that?

Sam had a check up at the doctor’s office yesterday.
Nurse (to dad): Looks like he needs a vaccination.
Sam: Vaccination? What’s that?
Nurse (to dad): So

Piñata?

Dad: We’re going to my friend’s birthday party on Saturday. She’s going to have a piñata and goodie bags.
the 8 year old son: Is she an adult?

Sibling Abuse

Dad: Your sister is turning two tomorrow, can you believe it?
the 8 year old: Great, now I’ll get hit by her and my little brother.

Island Dressing

Dad: Do you have lunch money?
the 8 year old: That’s ok, my teacher will give me island dressing to make my cheese sandwich taste like a cheese burger.

Macaroni & Cheese

This evening at dinner…
Mom: Save your sandwich and maybe The Older Son will eat it for breakfast.
the 8 year old: Nooooo….
Dad: Shoot, I’ll eat