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I got it from you Dad

"I was pleased with your report card," I said to Bryson.

I was driving with him over to his Cub Scout Pack Meeting last night, and this was a good opportunity to talk with him about the progress report we received that afternoon from his teacher.

"You're doing a really good job in school and your mom and I are very happy that you work so hard."

"Thanks Dad!"

"Is school hard for you," I asked.

"No. I've got good brains."

"Where did you get these 'good brains'?"

"I must have got them from you, Dad," he said.

"I wish that were true, but I think you can credit your mom for the brains."

"Well, then I guess I got my good looks from you."

"Hmmm. I wish that were true, but I think you can credit your mom for the good looks too."

"So, what did I get from you," he asked.

"Well, about 20 years from now, you'll credit me, but not thank me for your baldness."
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  1. CurtisFebruary 21, 2008 at 12:17 AM

    Classic blog, dude. But don't sell yourself short... you may not have any good looks or hair, but I'm sure there are some brains lurking under there somewhere.

    :)

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  2. TamiFebruary 24, 2008 at 8:34 PM

    Very classic!! Curtis is right.. don't sell yourself short! Your plenty HANDSOME in my books!. Wait is that okay for a sister to think that about her brother? Maybe I should keep some thoughts to myself..lol

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