09.24.08 My Gifted Child’s Birthday
Becky’s big eyes and blonde hair. My father-in-law’s booming voice, charisma and athleticism. My dad’s brute strength and the muscles that go with it. Energy that came from I don’t know where. And Ken Lay’s, um, appetite. That’s Gresham.
Today he turned six and all he wanted to do was eat out. He planned the day accordingly. First, we would have breakfast at Cracker Barrel. Then, lunch at Logan’s Roadhouse. Last, dinner at Chick-fil-A. It struck me as an odd agenda for a little boy’s birthday, of course, but just seconds after walking through Cracker Barrel’s doors this morning it all became clear.
“Tell them it’s my birthday so I can have ice cream,” he said.
At lunch: “Tell them it’s my birthday so I can have ice cream.”
And dinner: “If we take it home can I still have ice cream?”
That, my friends, is learning the rules and playing the game with strategery. Use your skills for good, boy.
Happy Birthday, Gresham.
said:
The reason his agenda struck you “as odd for a 5-year-old’s birthday” is because he was SIX today and not five. His agenda made perfect sense for a SIX year old.
Happy Birthday Gresham!
Beth
jenn said:
Haha. Smart boy.
Veretax said:
Happy birthday indeed..> Heh I needed a good chuckle :D
Adam said:
funny.. that sounds like me today.. and I’m 29.
Penny Raine said:
we have a whole bunch of birthdays coming up, I am taking notes, lol
blessings, Penny Raine
http://pennyraine.com/blog
Jacoline said:
SMART KID!!! I would have done the same.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
shaunfan said:
Excellent strategery. Although I’ve got him by 30 years, I have to hand it to him. Today’s my b-day and I’m trying to figure out how I can use both my Applebee’s and Red Robin e-mail coupons today and Cold Stone Creamery for dessert. Happy belated b-day Gresham!
RevJeff said:
DUDE! - DO NOT ( i repeat) NOT PLAY MONOPOLY WITH THIS CHILD!
Seriously, that kind of forward thinking and strategy is dangerously lacking in our world… be it a little selfish and guided toward an unhealthy obsession…
Jen said:
Man, I wish I was that smart.
Krista said:
And who taught him that you can get free stuff on your birthday??? huh, huh???
Seriously, funny though!
Shaun Groves said:
No one, Krista. He just noticed it happening when we’d go out to eat.