My 4 year old son and myself have been watching A LOT of football high lights. As well as him watching my brother myself and some of our friends play pick up games in the yard. Well being as astute as he is. He has picked up on the trash talk. Personally I think its hysterical listening to him copy Ray Lewis, and some of the other greats. Well today I got a phone call from his preschool. Apparently they were playing with some kind of kid friendly balls out on the playground. A older kid pushed him and ran off with his ball. My son chased him down leveled the kid and told him, "This is my ball big baby, WOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!". I'm telling you the Lewis woooooo! coming from a four year old is hysterical. I tried my hardest not to laugh and informed them that he was well within his right to get his ball back and if someone else hits him he has my blessing to hit him back. As long as he doesn't cuss the child or hit him first I'm fine with it. So that crisis was averted and all is well for now. I figure if he isn't running his mouth and starting stuff with other kids then no harm no foul.
Back to my little smack talking line backer. We were playing in the yard with him the other day after a pick up game. My brother in law dove for a pass, and upon getting to his knees was tackled by my son. My boy stood over him and told him, "This is my HOUSE! Now get back up and I'll knock you back down!" I almost wet myself from laughing so hard at that comment. Having a son is the greatest thing in the world.
