The Return of "The Booty"

Last night, we were all just innocently eating our dinner when, out of nowhere, my son starts singing his "booty"song. ("I like your booty...booty...") It's been a while since I've heard it, so I thought he had forgotten about it. I should have known. He doesn't forget ANYTHING. He'll say the most random things and remember the most obscure information. For example, the other day was "Remember when I was three, and that boy pushed me at school and you got mad?" However, he can't remember things like -what he did at school that day, or to remember to flush the potty. Go figure.

But, that's a whole other topic. The fact is "the booty" has returned and, although it is pretty funny, it's not exactly the type of song a six-year-old should sing. (And it's not my ideal dinner music, either.)

So, what to say? What to say?

My husband pipes up -"Did you learn that song at school?" He says it in a breezy tone like he's asking him about coloring pictures or playing on the swingset.

My son just laughs and says "yes". Then, he continues singing. Not what I wanted. My daughter is amused. She laughs. Great - now she is encouraging this.

Then, suddenly, my son stands up, turns around and shakes his butt at us, and continues to sing the song. My daughter laughs some more. My husband chuckles. I am alone in this, obviously.

So, now it is perfectly clear that "booty" will not have to be explained. He knows exactly what he's singing about. Great. And with the reception he received at dinner over his song and dance, I'm sure I'll get to hear more of this song...and probably many more to come. And I'm sure the entire family will get to hear them (complete with dance steps) at the upcoming holidays. However, I'm also sure that someday I will wish for a time when he was only singing about "booties". When he is young and innocent like this and that is the worst he will ever say. And with that said, I guess I should just laugh along, too.

Still...

He's only six.

So, instead I say "Who wants some ice cream?" And suddenly it's all forgotten (for now). Changing the subject...thank goodness that tactic still works.