This
is Jack.
He’s four. And my adorable nephew.
He’s also allergic. To: milk, eggs, and nuts. Peanuts, specifically.
Because of the danger an ordinary daycare can present to him, my sister Suzy has perfected the Caregiver Spiel over the years.
The one in which she expresses the seriousness of Jack’s allergies and tells what to do in case of emergency.
In that context, the following makes perfect sense.
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Jack, to the Sunday School teacher for his first time at the church they’re trying out:
“Okay. So here’s the thing: Peanuts mean DEATH. [dramatic pause] Just stab me with the Epi-Pen.”
Teacher: frozen smile, wide eyes. She turns to Suzy for … Confirmation? Help?
Suzy just shrugs and smiles.
9 responses so far ↓
1 Wendy // Jul 24, 2009 at 1:35 am
Yup, kids just get it. You should hear my daughter tell people about her diabetes.
2 joyce // Jul 24, 2009 at 5:53 am
I love this age…enjoy all your family time.
3 Big Blue House Momma // Jul 24, 2009 at 7:17 am
So funny!! Kids ‘get’ so much more than you think they do.
4 Lanette Cantrall // Jul 24, 2009 at 8:21 am
Too funny
5 Evenshine // Jul 24, 2009 at 8:28 am
I just snorted my Latte. Thanks. I needed that!
6 Screwed Up Texan // Jul 24, 2009 at 11:36 am
Funny…Looks like he knows how to handle himself.
7 Helen // Jul 24, 2009 at 9:27 pm
It’s good that he knows and can verbalize his condition.
8 thefarmerfiles // Jul 26, 2009 at 12:20 pm
LOL love the dramatic pause…ohhh he is adorable…and direct. And I loved the screened in porch. If we ever move back to VA I want one.
9 faemom // Jul 30, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Cute and Smart. The look on the teacher’s face must have been priceless.
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