My nine-year-old son was playing with the garden hose, again. I watched as he sprayed a strong jet of water straight down, onto the driveway.
"Bubba?" I asked. "What are you doing? If you're going to use the water, at least water the grass or the plants."
"I'm making a jet pack," he answered.
"A jet pack?" I looked at that kid sideways.
"Yeah, Mama. Watch how it works." He sprayed the water onto the ground again and jumped up as he did it. "See? It launched me into the air."
"Dude," I said. "I think you launched yourself into the air!"
He shook his head. "I did jump. But, the the water made me go higher and stay up longer. You try it."
I took the hose, sprayed the water and jumped. The only thing that was different from a regular jump, was that I got wetter. "I don't think your hypothesis is correct."
He gave me a very serious look. "Yes, it is. You're just too heavy!"
Wet Pack!
ReplyDeleteHa!
DeleteIf only the water jet pack really worked!
ReplyDeleteIt's an interesting concept!
Deleteoh, noes, was he bad enough to imply a diet?!?
ReplyDeleteI definitely don't need a diet! I have no idea what he was thinking.
DeleteThat is adorable. A child's mind is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is.
DeleteIs he calling you fat?
ReplyDeleteHe'd better not dare!
DeleteMight just need a bit more water pressure for you lol
ReplyDeleteHaha!
DeleteHe's brilliant. He'll have to work on his diplomacy, however.
ReplyDeleteYes. People who really are overweight would take offense to that comment.
DeleteKids! My stepdaughter used to push on my husband's stomach and say, "Pudding" when she was young. Of course, he just meant you're not a kid like he is, so you aren't as light.
ReplyDeleteI bet your husband was thrilled about that!
DeleteBecause you're six feet tall and weigh 300 pounds.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Exactly!
DeleteSo funny. I'm going to try that when I water my garden.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it works.
DeleteOhhhhh noooooo. Seriously, that kid is funny.
ReplyDeleteHe certainly is.
DeleteLOL! That was certainly a poor choice of words at the end...
ReplyDeleteGood thing I'm not fat, or my reaction would've been different.
DeleteNever doubt the hypothesis of that boy ;-)
ReplyDeleteHe's right about everything.
DeleteAh well, just need a stronger hose, I guess!
ReplyDeleteI know this society interprets being heavy as a bad thing. I've spent many years fighting an eating disorder and trying to realize that it's just a neutral thing.
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DeleteOh no, a garden hose spray fight is due. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea!
DeleteOh, to have the imagination of the young again.
ReplyDeleteThey have a never-ending supply of it!
DeleteVery cool idea. We'd probably get fined for it in SoCal with our drought and all.
ReplyDeleteYou definitely wouldn't be using water for anything more than the necessities!
DeleteI love the jet pack of imagination and wonder!!!
ReplyDeleteBubba does have a lively imagination, but you're definitely not too heavy.
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