Talmage for some reason calls the Savior "Jesus Christ." I know that is his name, but most kids see his picture and say "Jesus!" Not Talmage. He has to give the entire name. It strikes a funny chord in me every time he does it. I kind of cringe because it seems a little irreverent. But then I realize that he is 2 and just excited about seeing His picture.
Now for the embarrassing part. A couple of weeks ago Kendall took Talmage to the hardware store for some "male bonding" time. On their way into the store he saw a man with a long white beard who was smoking a cigarette. He looked up at Kendall and said "Daddy, Santa is smoking!" The guy heard him and immediately threw the cigarette down. Kendall later thanked him in the store and told him that he hoped he wasn't offended. The guy was really nice about it. He said that he was trying to quit because it really bothers him when kids see him smoking and think he is Santa. (I guess this wasn't the first time!)
Then on Monday we went to the library for FHE and we were sitting at a table looking at some books. A nice man who works there at the library with long-ish brown hair and a full beard started walking our way. Talmage got SO EXCITED, and jumping up and down yelled repeatedly "Jesus Christ" as he pointed at this man. He couldn't have picked a quieter place where more people would notice. So I had to sit him down and explain to him that not everyone with a white beard is Santa and not everyone with a brown beard is Jesus.
Now for the embarrassing part. A couple of weeks ago Kendall took Talmage to the hardware store for some "male bonding" time. On their way into the store he saw a man with a long white beard who was smoking a cigarette. He looked up at Kendall and said "Daddy, Santa is smoking!" The guy heard him and immediately threw the cigarette down. Kendall later thanked him in the store and told him that he hoped he wasn't offended. The guy was really nice about it. He said that he was trying to quit because it really bothers him when kids see him smoking and think he is Santa. (I guess this wasn't the first time!)
Then on Monday we went to the library for FHE and we were sitting at a table looking at some books. A nice man who works there at the library with long-ish brown hair and a full beard started walking our way. Talmage got SO EXCITED, and jumping up and down yelled repeatedly "Jesus Christ" as he pointed at this man. He couldn't have picked a quieter place where more people would notice. So I had to sit him down and explain to him that not everyone with a white beard is Santa and not everyone with a brown beard is Jesus.
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That is funny, and awfully cute. I cringe in thought of what will come out when my boy is talking better. I'm bracing myself.
What a cutie! I love learning that goodness is everywhere from our kids! Today Merrill was amused with a pebble for like 10 minutes it was awesome until he ate it.
Omigosh! That is hilarious. I love kids. So innocent and honest :)
Those are some great stories. They remind me of two stories from when Dailie was little. She was deeply impressed by the idea that we should not choose to follow Satan. Once at Dallin's soccer game she announced very loudly, when Dallin was doing something she didn't like "Dallin is choosing to follow Satan!!".
Then, when she was at Lowe's with Rick one time she saw an older woman with long gray hair who was wearing a black coat. She asked (again loudly), "Daddy is she a witch?".
Kids- what fun!
That is hilarious! Kids crack me up!! You gotta just laugh and know that everyone understands. Thanks for the laugh!
How cute! That is so precious... I know it must have been embarressing, but it really is just cute! And Congrats to Sadie! Two teeth woo! I'm sorry for you though if youre still nursing... ;)
Hilarious! Thanks for the chuckle. If it makes you feel any better, we had a moment of calling Wilford Brimley Santa. (At least my son didn't say -- "Check your blood sugar and check it often!")
hilarious. that is a good story to tell him when he's older! So cute!
hilarious. that is a good story to tell him when he's older! So cute!
That is so hilarious! I love it!
That is really funny! You guys are such good parents!
Talmage just likes to keep things! interesting
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