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He always usually Occasionally Acts Like An Angel

 
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But this was not the day.

Last week, the roofing team, who were Hispanic, were outside in back of our house cleaning up some shingles. Seth was kneeling by the open window watching. Since he was occupied I began some neglected chores. Until I heard him shouting:

“Hey! What are you doing to my house?”

“HEY! GET LOST!”

I ran to the window and explained to Seth that they were helping us and he should say, “Gracias.”

Oh, he did. “GRACIAS! GET LOST! GRACIAS! GET LOST!”

The workers smiled broadly and although they didn’t speak English, I’m certain that they didn’t think that he was saying, “GRACIAS! GOOD JOB!”

Comments

Rochelle said…
Awwww... Too cute!!
Dori Overman said…
sometimes you just can't decide if you should laugh, hug them or choke them! You should remind him of that when he has his own kids and they act that way! Too cute!
Anonymous said…
That is so funny. I wish I could've heard him.
That is hilarious!!! You have to write that down in his baby book for sure. I love it- another Balty boy personality!! :)
Unknown said…
Brooke (the Peterson family) was Zachary's first grade teacher so if anyone could attest to the Balty boy personalities, she could!! It is gracious that she doesn't leave comments on the things she could tell!!!! :-)
Brooke is much loved in our family!!!!
Laura ☃ said…
Too cute, perhaps when we see him next, I will teach him how to say that in Spanish so next time they will understand! Just kidding I know that wouldn't be nice...but where did he learn "get lost?"
Mary Ellen said…
That is hilarious! Even if they could understand him I bet they thought it was funny - great blog.
Funny and cute!

Steve has a couple Hispanic workers and since Bryce thinks they all look alike, it doesn't matter what Hispanic guy he sees mowing a lawn or working on trees somewhere, he is convinced they work for his Daddy. Bryce also is very into learning spanish and the things he comes home with and tries to say are too cute!
At least your little guy didn't know the spanish words for get lost:)

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