I'm not really sure whether to laugh or cry.
Linus came home from preschool with a WEDDING RING!
Linus: Close your eyes, Mommy.
Me: I can't. I'm driving.
Linus: Please? I have a surprise.
Me: I really can't close my eyes while I'm driving. It's not safe.
Linus: You're no fun.
Me: Why don't you tell me about it instead.
Linus: It's really special. I want you to see it.
She grabbed her lunchbox and pulled out something silver-ish.
Linus: Look what Matthew gave me, Mommy. He made it for me. Nobody else got one. It's a wedding band. He put it on a necklace that way I can wear it and it will be near my heart.
Me: {GULP!}
Linus: Isn't it perfect, Mommy! Can I wear it in to the store and show the ladies?
Me: Um, uh...
Linus: How 'bout I just put it on, but I won't tell other people the story 'til I tell Daddy.
Me: That's a great idea, Linus!
When we got to the store, I asked her to hand it to me so I could take a closer look. Sure enough, it really is a plain silver-ish band on a silver-ish necklace.
Linus: Don't worry Mommy! We're not married yet. We're going to wait a little while. We're still pretty young you know.
Me: Hey, I thought Matthew was old news.
Linus: Not anymore!
Me: Really? Don't you think you should know somebody you marry really well? Like for a really long time?
Linus: MOM! I have known him for a long time. I've known him since I was almost two. That's over half my life! Have you known Daddy over half your life?
Um, no actually. Freaking great! My four year old has out-smarted me again!
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Okay, that is it. Matthew must be hunted down and stopped. It will be good practice for all of those to come after Matthew. I think we might be really busy :).
That is sweet and disturbing at the same time. On the one hand, Matthew is obviously a connoisseur of fine ladies and has chosen well for himself. But, on the other hand, this kid needs to STEP AWAY FROM LINUS. At least until they're seven. Even if they have known each other half their lives. Which you and Army HAVE NOT. Yup, once again, the genius logic of the genius child stops Mom dead in her tracks...hehehehe!
Quite the kid, that Linus!
Smart little Linus!
(Here from Overflowing Brain)
If it makes you feel any better, my son was planning on marrying many different girls throughout grade school. Now he's 22 & in the seminary. I wonder if it was 1 of those romances that convinced him he didn't want to get married...
Oh my what a smart little critter you have! I think I'd giggle, then cry, then lecture! ;)
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