"Mama," my nine-year-old son said. "Do you know how to tell if you have a virus?"
I nodded. "Usually you feel sick - you have a sore throat, a runny nose, headache and maybe a tummy ache.
Bubba shook his head. "No, Mama. That's not how you tell."
I looked at that kid. "Okay, Bubba. How do you tell?"
He lay down on the ground, face up. "You lay down just like this. Then you put both of your hands over your belly. Then somebody has to press down on them. If you laugh, you're fine. If you don't laugh, you have a virus. So Mama, press down on my hands, and I'll show you how it works."
I shook my head and pressed down on his hands.
He giggled. "See, Mama? No virus!"
(So ladies and gentlemen, if you ever think you might have a virus, do this simple test. Then you'll know for sure!)
Did you ask where he learned that one? Because now I am really curious...
ReplyDeleteNo. I should! Personally, I think he made it up!
DeleteVery interesting. I wonder if I can make my brother do this, considering he currently has the flu. I'll definitely try.
ReplyDeleteThat would be a way to know for sure if it works!
DeleteHe's going to be a doctor and help all with that one
ReplyDeleteWith advice like that, people are going to think he's a quack. Oh. Wait a minute. He is the son of a duck billed Mama, so maybe he is a quack! ;0)
DeleteI bet he'll ask to try it on you next.
ReplyDeleteI'm running the other way! ;0)
DeleteWhere does he get these ideas???? Too funny.
ReplyDeleteGood question. I have no idea!
DeleteAwww! That's so cute! How does he gets all these cute ideas?
ReplyDeleteHe has a never-ending supply of imagination!
DeleteTrue or not, I can't risk such a test. My boyfriend would end up tickling me until I forget how to breath. haha
ReplyDeleteHaha! Well then, I guess you'll never know if you really have a virus or not.
DeleteI think he has a point. I'll try this.
ReplyDeleteLet me know how it goes.
Deletea virus proof test it is
ReplyDeleteThe boy is a genius!
DeleteThis is awesome! Makes me wonder, too, where he got it from. Seeing the world through kid's eyes is very refreshing, please share more of those stories :)
ReplyDeleteBelieve me, there are plenty where that came from! ;0)
DeleteCute :)
ReplyDeleteI just have to scratch my head at some of the things he comes up with!
DeleteBubba will start a new trend for sure and he'll have people giggling.
ReplyDeleteAny way to get a laugh!
DeleteI was afraid that when you pressed down he was going to throw up on you.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
Ew. If he had, that would've been the last virus test performed on the face of the Earth!
DeleteA positive test!
ReplyDeleteSo he claims! ;0)
DeleteToo cute!
ReplyDeleteHe has endless ideas... wonder where he gets them from...?
Couldn't be from me!
DeleteKids say the darndest things, don't they? Cute story. Thanks for the smiles and you didn't even have to press on my belly! Maria @ Delight Directed Living
ReplyDeleteYes, kids are crazy! Mine seems to be crazier than usual!
DeleteProbably better than half the tests they have now
ReplyDeleteIt definitely costs less!
DeleteLOL, sounds like a great test to give to a child when he/she is trying to play sick to stay home from school!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep that one in my bag of tricks!
DeleteMuch cheaper than a visit to the dr.!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely!
DeleteThat makes perfect sense to me. Besides I always have believed that laughter is the best cure. Your son's onto something.
ReplyDeleteI think you're right!
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