Saying Something Inappropriate

     “I’m going say something inappropriate!” chirped my grandson from the backseat of my car. We had just been out to eat, and we were heading home. I could not decide whether to use my stern nana voice and stop him before he blurted out the “inappropriate” word, or just be quiet and eavesdrop. Of course, I opted to eavesdrop. “Hmmmmm,” I pondered, “what could his inappropriate word be?” Obviously all three boys (a friend had joined us) had forgotten that I am driving the car and might overhear the word.

     Suddenly, Brady blurts out in a rather loud voice, “FART!” All three boys yelped with laughter. You would have thought that he was a stand-up comic on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Within a matter of seconds, the word was belted out numerous times with more laughter erupting from the backseat. Knowing they are not allowed to use that word, I knew I now had to use my stern nana voice and end the fun. Besides, I was afraid they might start demonstrating the word if I didn't. Let me add, I have been blessed with a keen sense of smell illustrated by the fact that I can detect accurately who hath ‘dealt it’ between at least four humans and one dog. Hence, the fun was over!