Advanced Options Thinking

The family went to RMIT University for its Open Day, to check out this university. Two weeks ago Mum and the kids went to the University of Melbourne for a similar event.

While sitting in an auditorium waiting for a talk to begin, Daddy asked Sammy (10 years old) what he thinks about the two Unis:

Daddy: Sammy, which Uni do you prefer? This one or the one you visited last time?

Sammy: (Munching on a Mentos candy) I like this one better.

Daddy: Why?

Sammy: This one gives you more options.

Daddy: (Whoa. ‘Options’. Big word for a child. Is my son a genius?) Options huh? What do you mean?

Sammy: They give out many different lollies.  They only had free coffee in the other school.  Plus I think they have barbecue every week here.

RMIT it is then.

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The House Whisperer

One night, it started hailing, making such a loud ruckus around the house.  Sammy was worried:

Sammy: Daddy, is that hail?

Daddy: I think so.

Sammy: It feels like the house will collapse!

Sammy: (Addressing the house) BE STRONG! BE CONFIDENT!

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We Just Want You Healthy. Now Climb into the Oven…

Sammy’s eating lunch:

Mummy: Sammy, do you want some more food?

Sammy: Mummy, you’re making me eat too much.  You’re making me fat…are you going to eat me?

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