Last week, Elliot had his first encounter with a cockroach, and it left quite an impression. Unfortunately, this is not to say that last week was the first time we had run across cockroaches in the house, just the first time Elliot had noticed one. It was under one of the chairs in the living room, and it started to scurry away as he approached. Fortunately, Dusty was there to kill it and dispose of the body. Now, whenever Elliot looks at the chair, the following exchange occurs.
Elliot, excitedly: Chair, chair, chair!
Mom or Dad: Yes, there was a bug under the chair.
Elliot, solemnly: Bug.
Elliot again, brightly: Daddy!
Mom or Dad: Yes, Daddy got rid of the bug.
Elliot, matter-of-factly: Gone.
Mom or Dad: Now the bug is gone.
(Repeat as necessary or until some suitable distraction comes along)
1 comment:
We remember those "conversations" of his. Now he has a new one. Neat. He will have quite a tale to tell when he gets back.
Love and miss you guys. Keep cool.
Love, Mom & Dad LaDuke
Grandma & Grandpa LaDuke
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