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April 25, 2008 by lieslf

I heard a clanking coming from the kitchen. I couldn’t figure out what it was, so I went to investigate…

Kiri had managed to open the fridge and pull out a beer. I laughed, and told him, “Kiri, I know yesterday was your 13-month birthday, but you have a ways to go yet before you reach the legal drinking age.” I grabbed this picture and started to close the fridge. Around the corner came Liam, ever attentive to the possibility that Kiri might have done something wrong. He assessed the scene, obviously coming to a similar conclusion as I…

…and this is his take on the situation….

“Kiri, this drink is not for babies. Don’t worry, though, you are getting bigger. Some day you can taste some. Just not now. Listen! I hear Daddy’s car in the driveway! Let’s go give him his drink! Come, Kiri!”

So Kevin walked in to find his older son holding out a beer to him, his younger son shrieking, “Dada! Dada!”, and his wife dissolving in laughter.

Posted in Kieran, Liam, cute conversations, pictures | 10 Comments

10 Responses to “More Teachable Moments”

on April 25, 2008 at 5:02 pm Julie

I love it! [dissolving in laughter here, too]
on April 25, 2008 at 5:21 pm Steph

What a great moment. Too funny!!
on April 25, 2008 at 8:03 pm Suzanne

Kevin’s pretty lucky to have such a greeting when he gets home!
on April 25, 2008 at 8:06 pm Jamie

I bet Daddy was so proud (:

My DH was so proud when our 2 1/2 year old exclaimed at the store ” All Daddy’s Beer, buy some”, lol.
on April 25, 2008 at 9:32 pm Christy

So cute, what a welcome home committee. In our house Daddy drinks beeeeer too
on April 26, 2008 at 12:08 am Laura

Oh, what a great story! I love it.

We’ve got a young wannabe drinker on our hands, too. I won’t mention which one…. but, she (LOL) lunges for beer bottles.
on April 26, 2008 at 2:42 am chichimama

Nice! M will wish C and A could learn to do such a thing :-).
on April 26, 2008 at 4:03 pm kate5kiwis

gosh liesl, loving the way that liam turns the situation into encouraging something positive with kieran: you know, suggesting something good to do… cool brothering huh X
on April 28, 2008 at 9:59 pm Victoria

Sounds like the perfect Welcome Home! LOL!
on June 2, 2008 at 7:03 am crunchy domestic goddess

LOL that is so awesome. i bet kevin was a bit shocked to walk in on that.