Jack and Dad went to the Boat Show on Saturday while Weston and I napped. Jack was apparently rather chatty and was talking up the pretty cabin cruiser model. They talked about preschool and the weather. The conversation turned to the boat, which Cousin Austin and Jack were really excited had an underwater cabin. She mentioned that there was even a bed and a bathroom in there. That got Jack really excited..."It's like a boat-el!" When asked to explain further he said, "You know, like a hotel, but in a boat. A boat-el!"
The other day, Aaron was helping Wes get dressed. Aaron wasn't wearing a shirt yet. Weston leaned back against him and quickly sat up complaining, "Dad, I don't like your grass!" (the hair on his chest). Since then, Weston has come after Aaron with a scalpel and plastic scissors from his doctor's kit as well as a saw from his tool kit stating he was "going to cut Dad's grass."
I took Jack and Weston to the OB with me today. Jack was very interested in all the different equipment and tests at the office. He asked about the urine dip sticks, the scale, the blood pressure cuff, etc. The best part was when Dr. Carter came in. As you likely know, there is a special light on the OB exam table used during pelvic exams. Jack inspected it closely and asked what it was for. Dr. Carter looked a little flustered. She explained she used it to exam her patients--their throats, their skin... and I added their private parts. The light was turned so it was lighting up my arm to which Jack said "Well that's weird. People's private parts aren't all the way up here on their arms!" This conversation was followed by him examining the cervical brushes used in a pap smear. He grabbed one and asked what it was for. Again, poor Dr. Carter stumbled and said they were used in cervical tests. Jack was completely unflustered and said "Really? They look like a funny little broom you could wipe off the furniture with" and proceeded to sweep the floor and the chair. I love that he has no idea any of this should be embarrassing. Ahhh, the innocence of childhood!
