So, Sweetboy just asked: “Mama, are you going to be in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens while you’re gone?”
And I replied: “What?!? How do you know the difference?”
Sweetboy: “Well, I forget how I know, but Manhattan is the biggest. And could you take a picture of the Statue of Liberty for me? And don’t forget you have to take a ferry boat to the Statue of Liberty.”
Me: “Uh, okay.”
Sweetboy: “So, which one will you be in?”
Me: (Completely razzled now) “I have no idea! Can I get back to you on that one?”
Sweetboy: “Sure, but there are cool little markets in New York Harbor. And there’s a little open green space where the Statue of Liberty is.”
Me: “Um… well, I don’t think I’ll have the extra time to make the ferry boat ride out to the Statue of Liberty, but if I get anywhere close to it, I’ll snap a picture for you.” (Hoping to High Heaven that will pacify him…)
Sweetboy: “Okay… But, Mama? Don’t go into any alleys between any condos or apartments to go anywhere, okay?”
Me: (My head is starting to hurt) “Okay, honey. I won’t.”
Sweetboy: “There could be stray cats in there. And all that jazz.”
Me: “You bet. I wouldn’t want to meet any stray cats in any alleys in New York City!”
Sweetboy: “Which part of New York City will you be in again, Mama?”
At this point in the conversation, I politely excused myself to retrieve Mommy’s Sippy Cup and fill it with Fermented Apple Juice.
Me: “I’ll let you know when I’m done drinking my juice.”
Sweetboy: “That’s wine, silly Mama!”
Yes. Oh, yes indeedy, it sure is. And thankfully, there’s more where that came from…
Love that he was worried about the stray cats getting you. Sounds like he might have a bit of Stephen King in him. And i remember the picture I took of the Statue of Liberty from Manhattan with my Girl Scout Instamatic. She was very, very small in the photo. But I was still happy.
His brain wins. Once again. Thankfully, no stray cats “got” me. The late nights sure did though.
And all that jazz? Seriously, he is too much. Have a great time getting your statue of liberty pic!
Only sweet boy could come up with that , right? Thank you – I plan to!
Missy Pettigrew Sent from my iPhone
Oh yes…we are very, very, kindred souls. Love me some Fermented Apple juice. 😉
Someday will have to share a “juice box” or two 🙂