Just Another Day in the Life

Today was Wilson's first day in his new classroom at school. It went well enough, but in his cubby was a note that all parents received:

Dear Parents:

As a part of our room decoration, I have made a kite with each child's birthday on it. I would like to put two things he or she likes on the tail. Sometime this week please let me know two things your child likes so that I can learn more about each of the children.

Signed Wilson's teacher.

Simple enough, right? I asked Wilson to list his favorite things that he wanted on his kite while we were on our way to pick up Chris. I won't give you a play-by-play of our dialogue, I'll just post the letter I'm going to return to his teacher.

Dear ________,

Wilson's favorite things, if you ask HIM, are:
1. America
2. Mama
3. Tattoos
But since those have all the makings of a bad country song and not such a great kite, I would suggest putting baseball and Star Wars on his kite. If Star Wars won't work, Wilson really likes pizza.

We are excited to spend the next year in your class! We look forward to working with you.

Jolene (Wilson's Mommy)

Yes, America, Mama, and Tattoos. It will make a great country and western song. There has not been a dull moment since the boy learned to string thoughts and words together.