not to us

You've heard of the Stink Eye, right?  Well, Ruby's got one better.  Check this out:

We took Caleb to his Grandma Sue tonight, and, on the way home, we had the best car ride we have ever had.  Nonna was with us for the trip, and our ride home was a TRIP!

We ate dinner at McDonald's before hitting the road, and Ruby had some mysterious red spots near her mouth during the meal.  Mostly, however, I just wanted to keep an eye on it.

At the beginning of the trip, Ruby told Nonna and me that her mouth felt sticky.  

I was a little bit worried that maybe she was having a reaction and her mouth was starting to itch, so I decided to check in on her a minute or two later.  This is the conversation that ensued...

"Hey, Ruby, does your mouth still feel sticky?"

"Huh?"

"Does your mouth still feel sticky?"

"What are you talking about, Mom?"

"Honey, a few minutes ago, you told me that your mouth felt sticky.  I want to know if your mouth still feels sticky."

"No, Mom!  I said, 'Stinky!'  You know?  Like when you stick your finger in your butt?  And it stINks?"

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No, seriously, just let that little gem sink right on in...

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Mom and I *lost it.*  Completely and totally lost it.  I nearly had a wreck, because I was laughing so hard.  I couldn't hardly breathe, but I eeked out, "Ruby!?  When have you been sticking your finger in your butt?  What are you talking about??"

She never answered me, but you can rest assured that she will not be getting any privacy in the bathroom until I am sure that she learned this from Phineas and Ferb or a Sunday School mate, rather than personal experience.

Not long after this conversation, Ruby asked to play "I Spy."  After a few rounds, she said, "I spy, with my little eye, something that is...BROWN!"

Without a moment's hesitation, I said, "Is it your finger?"

Again, Mom and I lost it.  I couldn't hardly see to drive.  

Meanwhile, Ruby is in the back going, "What??  No it's not my finger!  What are you talking about?!?!"

Like I said, it was the best car ride ever!  :)