Monday, October 18, 2010

Early onset alzheimers?

Is it possible for a 6 year old to have Alzheimers? I kind of doubt it. But, assuming I'm correct, then it is entirely possible that Daniel is otherwise mentally impaired. :)

First, his teacher told me last week that he forgets his lunch every day. I told her I was sure he was bringing his lunch...I carry it myself and hand it to him at the door. She replied, "No, he forgets to bring it to lunch!". Are you kidding me! The teacher announces that it is time to go to lunch and he gets on line WITHOUT HIS LUNCH?!?

So, we have come up with a strategy. I am now packing his snack in his lunchbox. So, after snack he puts his lunchbox right into the lunch cart. Seems fool proof. We'll see.

And then, I listen to the following exchange between Daniel and Eric:

Eric: Daniel, would you like to go to the football game?

Long pause...engrossed in Wii: Lego Star Wars

Daniel: What did you say?

Eric: I asked if you want to go to the football game.

Daniel: Did I say yes?

Yup. He might have early onset alzheimers. Or be mentally impaired.