Jan 18 2009
Our Little Literal Mind
image from Wikimedia Commons author: CJ
Yesterday, I spent a rare day out with my sister and left Gus and MM at home with my husband. On my way to pick up Sis, I called the house to check in (not something I should do when on the highway). First, the phone rang and no one answered; the second time, Gus picked up. And here’s where the literal thinking took hold.
“Where’s Daddy,” I asked. Gus was trying his best to have a conversation with me, but wasn’t modulating his voice well enough for me to hear all his words. (Note to self: don’t try to comprehend the Asperger’s son while driving through an area you haven’t seen in over 5 years - you will waste lots of gas on wrong turns.) In between mumbles, Gus got distracted, but to his credit he kept coming back to me, “Are you still there?” That I understood, and wow - way to focus, Gus! Finally, I asked him to bring Daddy the phone. The line went dead.
I had assumed that Gus was on the cordless. (Second note to self: why would you assume anything with Gus?) Guess again! In an amazing attempt to follow my very vague instructions, he disconnected the receiver from the wall phone and brought it to his dad in the shower! He did what I asked, quite literally. Next time, I should be a little more specific. Gotta love that he’s following directions, though!
Do you have any amusing stories about a literal thinker?
