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If parents were animals…

Last night, while I was out galavanting with other writers, my husband and daughter were playing an amusing game. When I stumbled into the house, Chris told me what he and Vivian had been up to.

The game went like this:

  • Chris named a person Vivian knew.
  • Vivian chose an animal that matched that person’s characteristics.
  • Vivian explained why they were alike.

Animal You Resemble

When Chris first named himself in this what-animal-are-you game, Vivian said, “Dad, you’d be a bear.” She elaborated. “Bears are kind and cuddly, but if you get in their way, look out.”

Mrs. X, a not-so-beloved adult Vivian once knew, was a easy classification. “She’s a Tasmanian Devil,” Vivian said.  No explanation needed.

When Chris named me, Vivian said, “Mom is a kitty cat.” Viv smiled. “Because she’s kind, cuddly, and she sleeps a lot.”

“What about your brother?” Chris asked.

Vivian paused. “Will is a caterpillar.”

“Why’s that?”

“Because he’s creepy.”

YOUR TURN:
Feel free to name someone you know or a celebrity (or yourself).
Which animal would he or she be?

 

Filed Under: Finding Humor Everywhere

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  1. Cheryl says

    February 8, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I’d say my mother reminds me of a Chihuahua. She barks at you a lot but when you turn to look at her she pretends it wasn’t her.

    Reply
  2. The Hook says

    February 15, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    That’s one talented family you have there, Leanne.

    Reply

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