Sunday, September 30, 2012

Birthday Rapping

K-boy just celebrated his 13th birthday. The items on his birthday wish list were pricier than they used to be, and BadDad and I took our time deciding exactly what to get for him. In fact my hubby ended up finishing the shopping during his lunch break on the big day.



D-boy was worried that we wouldn't get it all done in time. The other night after dinner he whispered to me, Mom we only have a few days until K-boy's birthday. We'd better get busy!

Me: I know, Sweetie. We'll shop on Wednesday. Do you have any ideas?

D-boy: I think he'd like some rap music.

He's right. K-boy is going through a phase of gravitating to music that BadDad and I don't care for so much. The deal is that he can listen to certain artists, but not around his younger siblings.

D-boy: I know what I will do. I'm going to rap for him!

I was touched that he would think of something so personal for his big brother.

Me: That's a great idea, D-boy!

D-boy: I know! I'll just say all of the bad words that I know!

My jaw may have dropped then.

Me: Huh?! No, you don't need bad words. You could just rap, Happy Birthday!

D-boy: Mom, bad words are the whole point of rap!

Me: You're not allowed to say bad words, D-boy. Smart people can always think of better words to use.

D-boy: I need to use bad words for rap, Mom! I'm going to say....

I held my breath and cringed. Could my six year old really know bad words?

D-boy: I'm going to say stupid! And dogbreath!

I struggled not to laugh with relief. Then I told him not to talk that way.

linking to:  Finding the Funny

10 comments:

  1. hahahaha, I have the same problem, 14 & 12 year old sons and an almost 3 year old learning to speak

    They do get more expensive as they get older and the gifts get smaller and it looks like they didn't really get anything.

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    1. You can relate! My 13 year old is good about not sharing inappropriate things with the younger ones, but sometimes they hear what they're not supposed to anyway.

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  2. This just might turn out okay, considering what he could have said.By the way, I really can't stand rap, but then I'm an old fart!

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    1. I was relieved that was all he said! I don't like rap either, but some kids go through a phase of liking music that their parents hate. Sadly, my son is one of them. I'm hoping that soon his tastes will change.

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  3. That is so sweet. The innocence of youth. I hope he is able to retain that innocence for a few more years.

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  4. Lol! That is too funny.
    And yea, I think he is on to something isn't that the whole point of rap music?

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  5. You have got quite a little rapper on your hands there! What horrible language he's picked up ;)

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