I was keeping an eye on a friend's son today while she went to a job interview. I wanted to support my friend but seven year old boys are not always my favorite people. I had spent time with Oscar before and found it difficult to connect. He is obsessed with bodily functions: the conversation is littered with references to farting and pooping.
He started off today by telling me about a story he just read called The Day My Butt Went Psycho. I was doubtful that the book really existed until he produced it and offered to loan it to me. I declined but I was charmed.
When he started showing me his half chewed food as he ate I decided to play along. I said with as much gusto as I could muster, "What are you trying to do, make me puke???" He thought this was hilarious. Sometimes you just have to meet people where they are.
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