Friday, February 29, 2008

At Least the Car Doesn't Scare Him

I had to get a few groceries this morning. While I was putting them into the trunk, Spencer crawled into the front seat and played with the steering wheel. When I was done I opened the door and had this little exchange with Spencer.

Me: Okay Speedracer, get back in your seat. It's time to go.

Spencer (most sincerely and with true surprise): But I thought I was going to drive!

Me: Ha! Right.

Spencer's face gets truly sad and his bottom lip starts to pout out.

Me
: Spencer, you're not big enough to drive.

Spencer: But I'm a big boy! You said!

Me (starting to get impatient because it is raining and I am getting wet): You are a big boy! Just not big enough. You have to be 16 and you're only 4. Twelve more years.

Spencer: Awwwwww... But I'll be careful and won't bonk any signs!

Me: Ha ha, very funny.

Spencer: What?

Me: Spencer, get in your seat. If I let you drive, the police man will come and put me in jail.

Spencer looks at me as if my jail time wouldn't be a very big deal.

Me: And then you wouldn't get to play computer when you get home.

Spencer (finally moving to his seat): Okaaaaaayyy.

Josh: Lunch!

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Side note: I got my Camry back last night, and it's as good as new! Hooray!

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