Writing has been an interesting endeavor. Surprisingly, one of the things I’ve noticed is that it’s more of a family affair of late. Sugar Daddy’s constantly throwing his two cents into my stories, with his “How ’bout this one?” And the boys are forever questioning, “What’s this one gonna be about?” and “Can we read it this time?”
Of course, the answer to the latter is always an explicit, NO. But they still hound for details, and I usually end up giving them a brief verbal synopsis.
Turns out, my latest wip seems to have inspired the youngest. So much so, I must share his antics for fear if I don’t, the moment will be lost to tale (since SD in all his wisdom, amidst outrageous and spontaneous laughter, forgot to grab the camera).
So, I’m glued to the laptop last night, spilling the words onto the pages of my Western, when our youngest ambles from the mouth of the hall, toy gun belt strapped to his side. To appreciate the vision, you must know also that he is eight, gifted, very creative, compassionate, loves to make others laugh, wears size – Husky, and last night, had nothing on under his gun belt save a worn pair of crew socks and his Fruit of the Looms. Okay, got the picture of an eight year old Chris Farley in mind? Good.
With a wide stance, hands readied at the hip, he looked me in the eye. “All right. I’m through talkin’.” And he pulled a chocolate-chip granola bar from his right holster, tore the wrapper open with his teeth, and bit off a huge chunk before shaking it at me. Without as much as breaking a smile, he swallowed, patted his other holster, and said, “Don’t make me eat this other one.”
| Enjoy, |
| Bryl |
September 10th, 2009 at 11:14 am
[Blog] Boys and Their Guns: Writing has been an interesting endeavor. Surprisingly, one of the things I’ve noticed … http://ping.fm/lwlB4
September 10th, 2009 at 11:14 am
[Blog] Boys and Their Guns: Writing has been an interesting endeavor. Surprisingly, one of the things I’ve noticed … http://ping.fm/lwlB4
September 10th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Love it! Too bad about no film evidence for later years though.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
OMG! Tears splashing my keyboard, right here. I love this story! So wish I could see a picture. (Whacks SD up side of the head!)
Thanks for sharing, Bryl.
~ Jenna
September 10th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
Great moment! He’s a creative kid and has a great sense of humor.
Joe
September 10th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Now, this is David, right? Hee hee, having met that little devil, I can just see him in this scene. Thanks for sharing. What an imp.
Victor
September 10th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
ROTFLMAO Kids say and do the darnedest things. You’re obviously very proud of him, and rightfully so.
Glenn
September 10th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
Oh, that is too cute. Watch it. Girls love guys who make them laugh.
September 10th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Great story, Bryl. Too bad you didn’t have that camera. Thanks for the afternoon laugh.
Sloan
September 10th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
OMG! OMG! My keyboard thanks you. My screen thanks you, and OMG, that is so cute. I can’t believe your SO didn’t get it on film. What a hoot!
Hugs
Jude
September 10th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
How cute! LOL It’s the Milky Bar Kid all over again!
September 10th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
LMAO…that’s a great story. What a kid!
September 10th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
Thank you all for stopping by. I’m glad you all got as much a kick out of David (yes, Victor, David’s the baby) as we did. Damn, I sure wish I had a picture, though. But, I’m sure once I show his first love interest this blog, it’ll have as much the same effect I’ll be aiming for. No doubt.
Night all.
~Bryl
September 10th, 2009 at 9:33 pm
OMG I can soooo see this lol
September 10th, 2009 at 10:49 pm
What can I say about my littlest bro? Your so funny, David, I love ya!
September 11th, 2009 at 4:15 am
loll to to funny kids r so fun at that age would of loved to of seen that too