Tanner's Dad

Only eight but he has all the answers.

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This is in Tanner’s room. Now I know why it smells like a shopping mall upstairs.

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How Tanner pictured himself after learning how to make Hamburger Helper on his own:

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(whispers to himself as he runs and bounces around the house) “Parkour.”

#SpiderMonkey #Quarantine

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Tanner: “I really liked that chili.”

Me: “Great, glad you liked it.”

Tanner: “Are we going to make chili dogs tomorrow?”

Me: “Sure.”

Tanner: “Then, I just want a plain hot dog.”

#WaitWhat #ImConfused

[Tanner's Dad @SaidByTanner]

Tanner: “I’m going to take a shower now.”

Me: “You had better use soap and shampoo!”

#ThingsINeverThoughtIWouldHaveToSay

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Tanner has mastered the text message version of this:

Family Guy Stewie:Mom Mommy Momma https://t.co/vUZpPZgPrV via @YouTube

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At school, Tanner had to write out a resolution for the new year, and he wrote “get taller.”

😂🤣😂

[Tanner's Dad @SaidByTanner]

(first day of offseason)
Tanner: “So when are team practices gonna start back?”

Me: “I think we are going to take a break for a little while before they start again.”

Tanner: “So tomorrow maybe?”

#BaseballKid

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#37 of sentences I will never have to say: “I sure do wish someone around here would slam a door.”

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This kid lounges around the house like a cat.

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Tanner: “Dad, come watch me juggle!” <miserably failed attempt> “I don’t know how to juggle.”

Was he hoping for beginner’s luck?

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We finally got Tanner (a long-time, self-proclaimed chicken nugget aficionado) to try General Tso's chicken = mind blown. #RedFishBistro

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(as soon as we get to ball field) "I need to find the 'constetchin' stand." (as soon as it's time to go) "I need to find the bathroom."

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"Mom, guess what we got from the grocery store...sneakers ice cream!!!" #BreyersSnickersCaramelSwirlChunk

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Tanner's (very brief) Basketball Tutorial https://t.co/xvXA5G0Rdt

[Tanner's Dad @SaidByTanner]

Tanner: Dad, look what I drew.
Me: What is it?
T: It's an acorn.
Me: A corn?
T: No, acorn.
Me: Right, a corn.
T: Fine, it's a piece of corn.

[Tanner's Dad @SaidByTanner]

Tanner: *asks an unexpected, complex question*
Me: *gives a detailed answer*
Tanner: "I know."
🙄

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Me: "What are you doing?"
Tanner (nonchalantly): "Nothing...just being weird." #AlrightyThen #Weirdo

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Tanner: (regarding coin flipping) "I always pick heads because it lands on it a lot."
Me: "50% of the time."
Tanner: "Yeah...that's a lot."

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Tanner: "I want a pack of Pokémon cards for my birthday."
Me: "That's it?! Think of a second thing too."
Tanner: "Hmm...two packs?"
#SoEasy