Momo Fali's: Wide Load

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Wide Load

I will never claim to be a petite flower. I am 5'10" and have palms that make Meadowlark Lemon look like an extra from The Wizard of Oz. Also, you know you're old when the first basketball player that comes to mind is Meadowlark Lemon.

My seven year old son does not take after me in the height department...yet. Because of his small stature and his medical issues, some of his gross motor milestones have been reached much later than typical children. It is sometimes impossible for a seven year old to do something that is normal for his age when he is the size of a child who is four.

One of the things he's had trouble mastering is swinging on our swing set. He isn't big enough to hop on the swing himself, so he has always just made do with swinging on his belly.

But, day before yesterday I talked him into giving it a try. I promised him that even though his feet don't touch the ground, he would be okay if I put him on the swing and stood nearby. After I pushed him a few times, I could tell he really loved it. I explained the concept of "feet out", "feet under" and he took to it immediately.

A few minutes went by and he said, "Mom, I want you to swing too!"

I smiled. "I wish I could, buddy."

He continued...feet out, feet under...then realizing his mom's size is also not so typical, he said, "But, we would need a bigger swing. Maybe you could use that brown one."

Labels: Kids, Prematurity, Shameless Statements

# posted by Momo Fali : 9:55 PM

Comments:

*giggle*

# posted by

Jodi : July 13, 2009 at 8:47 AM

He's thoughtful yet hurtful all in one simple comment. Screw the docs -- your boy is a genius.

And as long you don't think of yourself as Curly Neal, you're OK. Then you'd be old, tall and bald.

# posted by

Kevin McKeever : July 13, 2009 at 9:01 AM

He sounds like a great kid! And you sure a great mom!

Whatever happened to the Globetrotters? My daughter and I recently saw them on a retro cartoon hour of Scooby Doo. Can I tell how much Mother patience was summoned for me to sit through that hour?

I kept asking to change the channel so we could watch Phinneas and Ferb.

# posted by

Everyday Goddess : July 13, 2009 at 9:13 AM

Well if his career in Basketball never takes off, he certainly has a place in stand up ;)

# posted by

Kat : July 13, 2009 at 9:38 AM

Giggling here.

# posted by

OHmommy : July 13, 2009 at 9:44 AM

I'll say it again.. I just love that kid.. he is too funny ..

# posted by

Kim : July 13, 2009 at 9:48 AM

he does have a way with words, doesn't he?

# posted by

the planet of janet : July 13, 2009 at 9:55 AM

I'm so sorry for laughing, but he is just so dang cute!!!

Maybe he just wanted you to be more comfortable? You know, so you could stretch out?

No?

Um, okay.

# posted by

Melisa Wells : July 13, 2009 at 10:12 AM

You just made Monday morning so very much brighter!

# posted by

Sadia : July 13, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Ha ... !

It made me smile to think of him swinging and loving it. Very cool.

# posted by

Chuck : July 13, 2009 at 10:33 AM

lol!!!
(and loving that he can swing now, for real!!!)

# posted by

Gertrude Groggins - : July 13, 2009 at 10:51 AM

I like the brown one much better myself. He has the right idea. Now all you need is a glass of wine and you'll enjoy that swing even more...

# posted by

Mike : July 13, 2009 at 11:15 AM

He only had your best interests at heart. And don't feel bad...I use the brown swing too :)

# posted by

Jason : July 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM

OMG. LMAO. Too funny, girl.

# posted by

Junk Drawer Kathy : July 13, 2009 at 11:29 AM

Hah! I love him! And YAY! for mastering swinging! Such a fun kid thing!!

# posted by

Anonymous : July 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM

Awesome. I've said it before, but I'm pretty sure he has your sense og humor.

And you're 5'10"? I'll have to bring heels to Chicago.

# posted by

Angella : July 13, 2009 at 12:05 PM

Do you suppose he wants his inheritance early or something?

# posted by

Tom : July 13, 2009 at 12:58 PM

LOL! What a cutie! And way to go on the swing!

# posted by

Cheffie-Mom : July 13, 2009 at 1:05 PM

I'll sit next to you.

# posted by

Aunt Juicebox : July 13, 2009 at 1:34 PM

Your son is a stitch and he makes me laugh out loud.
Your ego will never get inflated with him around, will it?
I'm glad he's enjoying the swing!

# posted by

SurprisedMom : July 13, 2009 at 1:46 PM

Fantastic! What an adorable story.

# posted by

Kimberly Wright : July 13, 2009 at 2:05 PM

Post a video of you doing Underdog on that one. Just for the fun of it.

And Medowlark Lemon was a basketball God. Love the Trotters.

# posted by

James (SeattleDad) : July 13, 2009 at 3:04 PM

I want your boy to insult me. Just once? Please? Maybe he takes paypal?

# posted by

BusyDad : July 13, 2009 at 3:49 PM

Haha! Funny stuff!
Congrats on the feet out, feet under! :D

# posted by

Jared : July 13, 2009 at 4:10 PM

Well, he tried. They don't really have a sense of layered meanings at that age, do they? We still struggle with that at our house all the time.

# posted by

MommyTime : July 13, 2009 at 4:57 PM

*snort* Your son is so very thoughtful. He just wants you to have fun too.

# posted by

Tara R. : July 13, 2009 at 5:10 PM

HILARIOUS.

Well played, son. Well played.

# posted by

whoorl : July 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM

ahahhahahahahahhaha!

Aw. I love your son!

# posted by

meleah rebeccah : July 13, 2009 at 8:17 PM

This made me laugh out loud! Then I explained why I guffawed to my husband and even he thought it was funny!

# posted by

Doodah Diva : July 13, 2009 at 8:41 PM

Awww. He loves you. He really does, I'm sure of it! heehee

# posted by

Mrs4444 : July 13, 2009 at 11:12 PM

You didn't fancy squeezing into one of those basket bad-boys then?

# posted by

Ian Newbold : July 14, 2009 at 6:53 AM

So cute!!

I saw Meadowlark Lemon play. I think of MJ first, them Meadow and Larry Bird.

I've no clue why I remember Larry Bird. Cause he looks like a bird I suppose.

# posted by

Amy : July 14, 2009 at 10:50 AM

I'm so sorry. I did laugh though as I pictured the brown swing holding a big buttocks on each half. It appears to be leaning a bit in the picture.

# posted by

Jason @ The Devoted Dad : July 14, 2009 at 1:56 PM

"Swing low, sweet chariot" suddenly popped into mind.

# posted by

AlisonH : July 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Ah, you're sized like I am! (Also 5ft 10"+ and not ... willowy). And you know your boy didn't mean it as an insult - children just say what they see, without any of the inhibitions we've learned as adults. He's just trying to share the joy.
And don't I wish that when my kids say something like that, I could accept it in the spirit given.

# posted by

Ann in NJ : July 14, 2009 at 4:33 PM

I love it! And that's awesome that your son figured out the swing--I can't imagine how frustrating some things must be for him!

# posted by

Anonymous : July 14, 2009 at 6:48 PM

awwwww

Cannot wait to meet your tall awesomeness. and see where the smart snark boy sprang from ;0)

# posted by

Rachel : July 14, 2009 at 6:49 PM

I'm sorry...there is no room for you on that brown swing. I'm already using it.

# posted by

Corey~living and loving : July 14, 2009 at 8:31 PM

DOH! LOL aw what a cute response.! It must have been fun seeing him enjoy it.

Tell him the brown one is for 2! LOL

# posted by

Oscar : July 15, 2009 at 3:24 PM

Ahaha! From the mouth of babes, eh?? ;)

# posted by

Maureen : July 15, 2009 at 8:50 PM

Ouch. That kid is painfully blunt at times, but he's so cute!

# posted by

Jaina : July 20, 2009 at 5:32 PM

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