"New Rule: When I ask how old your toddler is, I don't need to know in months. '27 months' is way over the top. 'He's 2' will do just fine. He's not a cheese, and I didn't really care anyway."
- George Carlin, George Carlin's New Rules for 2008
Everytime someone asks me how old the Anthony is, I can't help but remember this George Carlin line I read a long time ago, and feel kind of lame when I reply, "10 months" or "14 months" or whatever.
So, today I will celebrate not only another milestone for our sweet little boy, but the fact that, at least for a few weeks, I can just say "He's 1 and a half."
And I'll also celebrate the fact that thinking about this prompted me to google the George Carlin bit and get a laugh out of this gem: "The more complicated the Starbucks order, the more annoying the drinker. If you walk into a Starbucks and order a 'decaf grande half-soy, half low-fat, iced vanilla, double-shot, gingerbread cappuccino, extra dry, light ice, with one Sweet-n-Low and one NutraSweet,' boy are you messed up."
7 comments:
Certainly your Starbucks order isn't that complex. I figure you're probably just like, "grande, whatever has the most caffeine in it, light ice."
And while I certainly agree with George Carlin about the months thing, there is a big difference between 12 months and 23 months, even though they are both technically "1 year old."
Agreed! I figure if someone is asking, they want to know, right? And they should just consider themselves lucky that I don't launch into a long-winded story about Anthony's sleeping or eating habits. Oh wait, I do do that... hey, I have to have something to keep me busy while waiting for my tall in a grande cup half skim half soy extra hot latte with an extra shot of espresso and half a packet of Splenda...
Happy Birthday, Anthony! Being one and a half is very cool, you can do so many things. We hear that you are quite the mountain climber! Don't tackle Mt. Hood though.
And Kelly, thank you for telling us what your drink order is, that was going to be my next question! And you are NOT a high-maintenance person.
Just plain brewed coffee offered here though....
"my tall in a grande cup half skim half soy extra hot latte with an extra shot of espresso and half a packet of Splenda"
*eyeroll*
I agree with George Carlin about both the months thing and the coffee thing! Whenever someone tells me their kid's age in months I always mentally round it up or down to the nearest whole year number. I don't know if that's because I don't have kids myself, or if it's because the engineer in me wants to express numbers in the most logical way possible. And you'll all be so disappointed to know that I drink instant coffee - the simplest type of coffee there is! What does that say about me? Hmmm...
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Love, Kerry
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I'm just glad no one makes me give MY age in months. That is math I just don't want to do.
On a related note, please remember to wish Brandon a happy 396 month birthday on the 21st! :)
And for the record, doppio or quad espresso, depending on how many times Anthony woke me up the night before.
Well, it does seem like the difference in the months really shows up a lot more in that year between a year and 2 years of age than after they change to 3. So much development that is apparent. So I guess most of us do use the month thing til after age 2.
As for the Starbucks anything that isn't straight coffee all sounds sinful, doesn't it. Sure tastes good though, although I haven't gone quite as far as what you girls are describing here. Too sheltered, maybe, out here in the boondockies. LOL.
Speaking of age, a year and a half. Wow! Anthony is getting to be a big boy. Will be 24 months (Woops! 2 years old) before we know it.
Love you all. Shirley
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