Neither short nor stout

April 25, 2010

On our ride to Lincoln this afternoon, I was driving and Lloyd was reading one of his giant books. Suddenly, he looked out the windshield with a distant, serene and zen-like look on his face.

Lauren: “You o.k.?”

Lloyd (quietly): “I…… am no longer a little teapot.”

Lauren: “*gasp!*”

It’s been such a part of his identity for so long. What now? What now?

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9 Responses to “Neither short nor stout”

Brad Said on: April 26, 2010 at 3:41 am

Are you referring to this song?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MelxJ-a93js

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Beth Said on: April 26, 2010 at 6:19 am

Can I go to Lincoln with you next Sunday?

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Kristi Said on: April 26, 2010 at 6:52 am

And we’ve managed to hide it from him for so long. How did he ever figure it out??

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Peggy Said on: April 26, 2010 at 9:08 am

How long has Lloyd believed he was a teapot?

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- Lloyd Said on: April 26, 2010 at 10:27 am
  
  As near as I can figure, it started in Kindergarten.
  
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Kristi Said on: April 26, 2010 at 9:31 am

Do we dare tell him the other things?

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- Lauren Said on: April 26, 2010 at 7:15 pm
  
  You mean how Thumbkin has never been lost -- he’s been at the end of Lloyd’s hand the whole time?
  
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Mark Said on: April 26, 2010 at 11:11 am

While no longer a little teapot, may he never forget that he is and will always be Jesus’ little lamb.

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Christina Said on: April 28, 2010 at 9:33 am

Yes, well, I am STILL not necessarily a dianasour! If that is any consolation to you Lloyd.

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