That's What She Said

Two things:

Lately Ben has developed this habit of calling me “my lady” which is a step up from calling me “woman.” Usually “my lady” is said with an accompanying bow with one hand swept aside so that I may pass him by in the royal fashion generally accorded me. This is somewhat tolerable at home, less so at the super market.

Secondly, he’s picked up this habit of repeating things he finds funny. As you can guess, mostly he repeats himself because in his own mind, he’s hysterical.

An Example From This Morning’s Drop Off:

Me: Whoops, we forgot your spelling. I guess you’re off the hook today.
Ben: Sweet.

Ben, turning to Lisa: Haha. I said, sweet

He does this all the time and I usually feel like saying something snide because quoting yourself two point five seconds after you’ve just said something is fucking annoying. But! I’m a grown up so I don’t. I get that this is how kids hone their sense of humor and comedic timing. Much like toddlers will repeat tricks after they’ve gotten a belly laugh out of their parents.

But seriously? GET A NEW SCHTICK, CHILD.