Thing 3 | SuburbanDaddy

A Flurry Of Curiosity

Children have a wonderful curiosity about the world around them. And, like a typical 4 year old, there is no end to Thing 3’s curiosity.

And there is no end to his questions. From the moment he wakes until he finally drifts off to sleep, there is a constant stream of talking and questions.

Sometimes, he gets into what I call The Zone. It seems to happen when he’s in a good mood. There will be a flurry of random, curious, imaginative, unrelated questions and it will be impossible to keep a straight face.

Here is a sampling of The Zone from today. These were all said within just a few minutes. And these are just the ones we could remember afterwards.

Mommy, will you go to India with me?

Mommy, are we going to watch boxing?

Mommy, can I go inside a volcano?

Mommy, where do astronauts go after outer space?

Mommy, when does the library open?

Mommy, how do you play hockey?

Giants and Beanstalks

Fruit Snacks Thing 3: Mommy, can I climb the beanstalk up to the clouds with a giant?

SuburbanMommy: Sure. Do you know any giants?

Thing 3: Eli Manning!

Oh. And Thing 3 also likes to put fruit snacks on his face. Why? He says he is being Yoshi. No, it doesn’t make any sense. Except to Thing 3.

What Do You Have In There

You know the expression What do you have in there? Rocks?

Well, in the case of Thing 3, the answer would be yes.

This is what I pulled from his coat pocket today. He said he was collecting “treasures”. Tomorrow, when he finds out his treasures are gone, I’m sure he will pick up some new ones. I can’t wait.

It reminds me of the movie The Shawshank Redemption. It may take him a few years, but Thing 3 is digging his way out of preschool.

I Am Cornholio

I knew Thing 3 reminded me of someone.

The Secret Is Out

In preschool this week the topic is “Occupations”. Thing 3 learns about different jobs like librarian and police officer. ?The teacher asked each child about their parents’ occupations.

Teacher: What is your mommy’s occupation?

Thing 3: She puts on a show.

Teacher: Oh, what kind of show?

Thing 3: A show for money.

Teacher: Really?! And who is the show for?

Thing 3: Daddy

He never ceases to amaze. Clearly Thing 3 has a very vivid imagination.

My Name Is

It’s probably an understatement to say Thing 3 does not like change. If his routine, food, clothes, and conversations were the same every day, he would be just fine.

Today he had a new teacher in swim class. Considering how long it took him to feel comfortable with the last one, it was no surprise he was less than cooperative.

The new teacher cheerfully said, “Hi! What’s your name?”

Thing 3’s reply: “My name is Stinkpot.”

From Another Planet

I often think that Thing 3 is from another planet. He is truly an original as you have seen. Today he provided yet another clue.

We were watching Backyardigans, having nothing to do with space travel, when out of the blue he offered this:

Thing 3: I want to go on another planet. I don’t like our planet. I want to go to Mars. Mars is good.

Me: Why is Mars good?

Thing 3: Because Mars is the best planet. Because it’s so red. Because it’s a ball.

Where on Earth, or Mars, does he get this stuff?

A New Activity

We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want?

First, they got instructions and the rules.

Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. I have never seen them so sweaty.

After a while of practice, maybe they can be as good as this guy.

This is what Thing 3 looked like at the end.