Ism of the Day

"Look at me, Mommy!"

"You look silly!  Why are you dressed like that?"

"I'm a grown-up.  I'm wearing Daddy's shoes.  I'm wearing Daddy's hat.  And I made a tie like Daddy wears!"

"You look very handsome!"

"Who do you think I'm 'sposed to be?"

"Hmm, that's tough.  Are you a doctor?" 

"No, Mommy!" 

"Are you a baseball player?"

"No, I'm being Daddy!"

"Oh, I see!  You make a very handsome 'Daddy'."

"Jeez, Mommy.  That was a really easy one."

In my defense, Joel prefers a tie with ice cream on it to one covered in roasted meats.