Funny Dude

We sometimes talk to Ian about how he should stop sucking his thumb soon. The other day I was in the car with him and he was sucking his thumb. Mom: How about you only suck your thumb when you're going to bed Ian: Ok...and when I get hurt. Mom: Ok Ian: And when I sit down Mom: (chuckle, chuckle) Ian: And when I stand up......and when I drive in the car. Glad we're on the same page, buddy. Later in that same car ride: Mom: How about if I put something really gross and yucky and stinky and sticky....like poo on your thumb. Would you still suck it? Ian (as he is sucking his thumb): (thinking for a second) Uh huh. But I wouldn't swallow it because then you could DIE! Ian (a minute later): I would just hold onto it into my mouth and then spit it out.