Jamie has an astonishing memory, both for its detail and its randomness. This was on display last night. He had been tucked away in bed for a good 20 minutes or so, when, as is his wont, he called out that he needed to tell me something. These calls can be interesting. Sometimes it's nice because he gets a little affectionate or sappy. Other times it's just the complete random things he's thinking about from Legos to baseball to math, probably in that order.
This time there was a little of everything. He said, "Daddy, I remember when I was 4 or 5 and I watched Superman: The Movie. I was really sad when Superman's parents died." I started to get sympathetic thinking that he was upset. But he quickly continued, "I remember I was also playing with a Slinky and picking my toenails." This pleased him. He told me I should tell Mommy that as well and dismissed me with a hug. You just never know what you'll get.
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If it ends in a hug, it's easier to deal with!
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