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Funny things my kid said this week

*These skibido bites are really itching me!

* I don't want to drink this orange juice because it has some funky fur in it. (meaning, pulp)

* You know, Mommy, if you put this cup over your weenie, you won't get any pee-pee in the tub.

* [while riding in the car around Mt. Desert Island]
Happy: Did you see the goose, Voo?
Voo: No, what did it look like?
Happy: It was white with white fur and white face and red eyes.
Voo: Oh, interesting...where did you see it?
Happy: Right out there...chasing the alligator. And the lion. It said "aw-aw-aw" and ate the lion right up.
Voo: Wow. I can't believe I missed that?
Happy: It's ok, Voo. I tell you 'bout it tomorrow.

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