Monday, September 29, 2008

A Darn Good Idea

Remy and I were in the car the other morning with Annie,
and Remy was playing with Annie's orange leash.

Little did I know he had big plans regarding that leash...




Remy: I'm going to use this leash to catch a chicken. See, I can put this around its head like this.

ME: What are you going to do with the chicken when you catch it?

Remy: (giggles like a maniac)




Remy: I don't know, sell it.

Me: Really? For how much?

Remy: For a million dollars!

ME: For a chicken? It'd better be a special chicken.

Remy: Well, it'll lay golden eggs that sing.

ME: That IS a special chicken. What are you going to do with that million dollars?

Remy: Buy things.

Me: Yes, but what things?

Remy: I don't know. A car.

Me: But you can't drive yet!

Remy: (more giggling)







Remy: I'll buy the world. From God.

Me: Huh. You think you can get the world for a million dollars? That's a good deal.






At least he thinks big, right?

I'm keeping my eye out for special chickens now...

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61 comments:

  1. Keys to the Magic TravelSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:18 AM

    We need to introduce Remy to my hooligans. Not the kitty hooligans, but the children variety.

    They are constantly asking me "what would happen if everything only cost a penny?" "What if we could buy that house for a penny?"

    I cannot tell you the number of times we have had discussions about communism. :-)

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  2. Keys to the Magic TravelSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:19 AM

    And who does Angie think she is? Vying for my top spot? And Shannon is messing with me on Angie's blog for that top spot.

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  3. Keys to the Magic TravelSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:20 AM

    I'm going to have to take a lesson from the master herself, and leave at least three comments for every post. Or more. Or something.

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  4. ShannonSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Sooner or later you will all concede... my goal of top commenter domination will be accomplished!

    BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

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  5. ShannonSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:42 AM

    Remy is so cute... what a curious mind he has!

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  6. ShannonSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    Oh, and if you find a chicken that lays golden singing eggs that I can sell for a million dollars... you so gotta hook me up!

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  7. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:44 AM

    I'll get both of you.

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  8. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    Remy...

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  9. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    Rocks...

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  10. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    My...

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  11. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    World!

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  12. Lula!September 29, 2008 at 7:46 AM

    Rhea...don't you love how we are taking over your comments?

    p.s. We must discuss that Ho-ish place. I am all set in stone now.

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  13. sassy stephanieSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:07 AM

    Funny! Little business man!

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  14. IndySeptember 29, 2008 at 8:20 AM

    I wondered how you had so many comments and you just posted this an hour ago. Could Lula come to my site and leave me some love too?

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  15. JenSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:38 AM

    I love that idea. You must let us know if he ever gets one of those chickens. Then I am sure you will not need a job.
    I know you know this but you are going to need to keep a special eye on that one. ;)

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  16. JenSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    So Rhea,
    I think that you have some VERY competitive readers. I am not sure but I may be right.

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  17. Mama DawgSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:11 AM

    Too bad my squirrel can't do special things. Otherwise, I'd be rich.

    I love how his mind thinks.

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  18. Valarie LeaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I think he might have something here.

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  19. Valarie LeaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I mean golden eggs that can sing!

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  20. Valarie LeaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    That is just the most awesomest thing ever!

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  21. Valarie LeaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    He could so sell that chicken for much more than a million

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  22. Valarie LeaSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    Tell him to go for at least 10 million. :)

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  23. scargosunSeptember 29, 2008 at 9:40 AM

    Excellent idea. It's always good to think ahead.

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  24. Claremont First WardSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:02 AM

    Where did I miss the memo about posted like 20 gazillion times on this post? :)

    A million IS a good deal! :)

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  25. Mind of MadManSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    Give Remy credit but yourself also. As my wife, know as Pony Poop Girl, (gotta read the blog for more{shameless plug I know}) but children become and think that way mostly from positive influeances. Keep it up

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  26. PseudoSeptember 29, 2008 at 10:57 AM

    I miss those years. Remy is awesome. My 16 year old boy is at the "that's what she said" phase in verbal development.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    I love Remy's imagination. He is my kindred spirit. Did you ever read about indigo children. I often think I was one.

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  28. Momma TrishSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:17 AM

    He has a fabulous immagination. I love the things kids think up!

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:33 AM

    He's a smarty! If he can get the world for a million dollars then he needs to just drop out of school now because he is obviously smarter than all of us!

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  30. Live.Love.EatSeptember 29, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    Hah! That was cute!! Have fun reading ALL your comments :)

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  31. UnknownSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:04 PM

    For a moment there, I was so tempted to leave 10 commnents so that I cold beat out Kat. But you'll be pleased to know that I resisted that little ol' devil ;-)

    Remy has such a vivid imagination. Wonderful !!!

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  32. cheatymoonSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:51 PM

    Very sweet. I miss those days. Mine will still come up with some good stuff, but the Cute? Sort of gone.

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  33. KPSeptember 29, 2008 at 2:58 PM

    remy cracks me up. i especially like the drawings. haha!

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  34. steenky beeSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:11 PM

    Jenny the Bloggess has a magic chicken post up at her site.

    But for realsies -- you're kids are so adorable. I love how little one's minds work.

    Also - thanks again for the book. I can't wait.

    I'm working on getting my meme up this week. I'll let you know.

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  35. Captain DumbassSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:22 PM

    Million dollar chickens in Texas? Do they just walk around? I'm so coming to your state.

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  36. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    Must... resist... urge to quadruple-post...

    I don't think my son ever went though the million-dollar-chicken phase. Although he did have an eighty-foot-tall invisible friend named Dr. Hero.

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  37. SusieSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    What a great imagination!! Don't kids just keep you laughing all day long.

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  38. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    ..and this is how an entrepeneur is born. Keep thinking big, Remy!

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  39. CathySeptember 29, 2008 at 7:17 PM

    That's terrible about the ride home. Poor thing.. We were once at a cemetery in the middle of nowhere and D had to go. I grabbed a walmart bag and he held the handles and went to town. Then we put it and the napkins, diaper wipes or whatever he used in a ziploc and threw it in the dumpster. He thought that was the coolest thing to poop outside.

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  40. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    Remy cracks me up with his funny thoughts

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  41. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    Seriously? I can sit here for like an hour I have nothing to do

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  42. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:42 PM

    I think Remy needs to study art.

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  43. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Was Annie injured? By the evil leash?

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  44. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    Remy is SO cute

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  45. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    So is Annie- I love Annie

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  46. Insane MamaSeptember 29, 2008 at 7:44 PM

    Did you hear that my bird is cussing? Cool huh?

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  47. LisaSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:28 PM

    I just linked to you through The Nuthouse. I love your blog. Gorgeous. I shall be back.

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  48. JustineSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    LOL. Not only does the chicken lay golden eggs, but the eggs sing? This kid is just too much!

    Justine :o )

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  49. MeganSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:53 PM

    So funny. I need to move to your town..I am totally in the wrong business!!

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  50. TeriSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:56 PM

    I love kid thoughts. Especially when it involves entrepreneurship. (did I even spell that right??)

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  51. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Business genius you have there!! Someday he'll have his own reality show. hee, hee

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  52. BrianaSeptember 29, 2008 at 11:06 PM

    LOL if he catches that special chicken, you better call me. I'm just down the road :)

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  53. Putting the FUN in DysFUNctionalSeptember 30, 2008 at 3:37 AM

    I love how his mind works!

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  54. SkellerSeptember 30, 2008 at 10:28 AM

    You rock the interviews, fer sure!

    And if Remy can find the whole world for $1M, let him know I'd like to be an investor. You can't even buy a shack on the beach here for that much....

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  55. AnonymousOctober 1, 2008 at 9:00 AM

    Oh my God, that's priceless! So cute--I would've been like, "what is God going to do with a million dollars?" I love the things that kids come up with sometimes!

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  56. NikOctober 1, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    ROFL - great story!

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  57. NikOctober 1, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    ROFL - great story!

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  58. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    You know, I'm not even on your stats ... that's just not right!!

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  59. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    I swear I was on the stats last time I looked!!!

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  60. UnknownOctober 1, 2008 at 10:24 PM

    I was right on the bottom !!

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  61. Angie's SpotOctober 16, 2008 at 8:04 AM

    I love a kid that thinks big! Go Remy, go!

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