In lieu of candy in Sophie’s Easter basket, I got her an Elmo’s World DVD about pets (at CVS for FREEE-99 what what!?). It has a story specifically about cats, about dogs, and about pets in general. Joshua also has been really enjoying it, as we have a cat ourselves, whom he really loves. Up until a few weeks ago we also had another cat, Molly, but we recently gave her away to a good friend, as Bobby is allergic and we have been trying to find a good home for both our cats for awhile. Although Joshua did really well saying goodbye to Molly, he misses her and has been talking about her a lot. Yesterday afternoon the kids watched the Elmo video about cats and then we went to run some errands. As we were driving down the road, Joshua began giving me a rundown of Molly the cat’s physical atrributes. Here’s what he had to say:
Joshua: Molly is a cat, and she is black. (She is actually brown with black stripes. Just so ya know.) She has long ears, and soft fur, and the color of her pee-pee is black. And, um…I’m not sure what color her pooping thing is.
Me: (Cracking up) What??
Joshua: I don’t know what color the thing she poops out of is. What’s so funny?
Me: (Still about to run off the road I’m laughing so hard) Um..I just think it’s funny that you are thinking about Molly pooping.
Joshua: Well, Mommy, cats do poop. Why are you still aughing?
Me: Because you’re funny!
Joshua: I’m glad you think I’m funny. You’re still laughing.
Me: I know. I’ll stop.
(pause)
Joshua: You’re laughing again!
This went on for awhile…I would sober up for about 15 seconds and then just giggle again…the Joshua started giggling back and we had a great time.
I am quite sure Joshua has never seen our cats in the act of pooping, and the Elmo video certainly doesn’t feature any fecal adventures, so I don’t know where this came from…but I’m glad Joshua gave me a peek inside his analytical little brain! It was just too funny…maybe he’ll be a veterinarian!
Quick….hide the magnetic letters again!
Oh Joshua….how you do keep us guessing. And as the ‘good friend’ who now owns Molly, you can come see her anytime!!!!
I had to check our cat (also brown with black stripes) and sure enough, the color of his pee-pee is black! That is, the fur *around* that area is black. I didn’t actually see his pee-pee. He keeps that tucked away….THANKFULLY!
And, sorry, but there is just something inherently wrong about getting a cat video for two kids who have to surrender their cats. HA HA HA HA
At least he hasn’t noticed or commented on how well endowed our male cat is. Seriously, Paper, can you keep your tail down please?
isn’t molly a GIRL. therefore, how can Joshua see HER pee pee thing?
At least cats are more discreet. I have had to field some questions regarding our dog that I wish I didn’t have to answer.