On Cocacolatime

After taking a drink of coca-cola amd coughing and being asked if he's okay, Shawners says, "Yeah, sometimes coca-cola is just like, boom!"

Presidenttime

When I grow up I'm going to run for president, then I'm going to change the law that says you can have squirrels for pets.

Doggytime

I love when you hold on to your little stuffed brownie dog when you're indignantly upset. You adamantly state your point while holding on tightly.

On Film Time

Mom: Boys, turn off the film
Justinbustin: Why do you call it a film?
Mom: 'Cuz that was what it was called back in the day.
Shawners: Well, you're not in the 30s anymore, so get used to it.

On Having a Zoo

Randomly coming up to me while I'm on the computer, Shawners says, "When I grow up, I'm going to get a flying squirrel, a lemur, and a bat. For my pets."

On Parents Getting Old

Shawners: Mom, you're starting to wear old clothes like Grandma and Aunt W.

I took the opportunity to explain vintage to him and how it's coming back into style thankyewverymuch.

On Living In this Era

Shawners: I wish I was born in 3000. The whole world would be upgraded.