Boromir on Toddlers

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Boromir on Toddlers

September 12, 2005 at 11:51 am · Filed under laughter, the human condition

Boromir says something so very relevant about the nurture of a two and a half year old. Shamus gives us great joy, but his antics of late…well, they don’t call the terrible twos for nothing.

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Bobi-Wan Kenobi wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 11:09 am

Children are simply a reflection of their parents…

Patrick Lafferty wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 11:46 am

it’s awfully easy to offer commentary from behind the veil of anonymity.
(even if it’s true)

Bobi-Wan Kenobi wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 11:52 am

Use the force, Patrick. It will help you identify…

Forky wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 11:56 am

Chip!

sophigirl wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 12:50 pm

Ha, ha! Very funny. So… why are you trying to get another one? 🙂

BTW, check this blog out! http://haloscan.com/tb/rpendell/112572992728483334

Patrick Lafferty wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 2:22 pm

Sophigirl, your trackback isn’t working on the blog you listed.

sophigirl wrote @ September 13, 2005 at 5:10 pm

My bad! I checked it and it’s http://thegourd.blogspot.com/2005/09/gospel-aesthetic-conclusions.html

Laura wrote @ September 14, 2005 at 10:14 am

Wait, based on your comment on my blog, I was all set to pledge Tressa’s troth to Shamus.
Now, you say he’s acting like a CHILD?! He’s not perfect?
I’ll consider your offer further.

(Did I mention that Tressa threw herself on the floor this morning screaming the “light is OFF”. — while was actually on?)

Patrick Lafferty wrote @ September 14, 2005 at 1:28 pm

Shamus has the same problem with knowing on and off.

I suppose I do too–insisting things are something they are not. Infancy: it’s not just for infants anymore

Forky wrote @ September 14, 2005 at 2:18 pm

I suppose you could always put him in a cage. He’s round and furry, kind of like a hamster. I bet he’d take to it rather well. Just be sure to feed him high quality pellets and keep his bottle full of water at all times.

chimchim wrote @ September 16, 2005 at 11:18 am

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chimchim wrote @ September 16, 2005 at 11:22 am

I just deleted my own comment, I dont know how this works, but I am enjoying the jokes. Yes I’m in 20s plus.

Patrick Lafferty wrote @ September 16, 2005 at 3:22 pm

chimchim, identify! or we’ll lock you in Speed Racer’s trunk like your human companion (whose name escapes me) used to

chimchim wrote @ September 16, 2005 at 4:13 pm

You forget, I LOVE riding in the trunk!

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