Out of the Mouths...

After being married to Steve for almost 16 years, I can thank Aaron for helping me finally understand a side of Steve a bit more.  Steve has always been extremely literal.  Of course that comes in very handy when you are doing many important things.  He's a detailed guy and he doesn't miss a beat.  He communicates well because he means what he says.  But to be honest, I've often found it a bit maddening.  Many times I've thought he was just being obnoxious.  Like, who really cares if I mean the ceiling or the roof, the wheel or the tire, aren't they the same thing?  If I was telling him that something was wrong with the wheel of the van he would listen, look confused and say, "Don't you mean the tire?"  I would respond with a sarcastic "whatever" and he would respond with a "well, say what you mean."

This has played itself out in a million little ways in our marriage as you can only imagine.  So anyway...on to Aaron.

Little Mr. is much like his father in many ways and being literal is one of them.  It's funny because I'm certain that Steve hasn't taught it to Aaron, it's just how both their brains work.  So the other day I sat down beside him to read and after looking at my jeans I said out loud, "Oh bummer, I'm getting a hole in my knee."

Aaron's response: "Mom, you aren't getting a hole in your knee, you are getting a hole in your jeans, on  your knee."

I just smiled, and laughed hard.  And thanked God for making my husband and my son just the way they are.