The "Relaxing Pants"

Oliver did something funny the other day. We were going through clothes upstairs in his room (I brought in all the winter clothes from the garage, so I'm trying to get rid of some of his summer clothes and too-small things. If you're wondering why I'm only boxing up some of his summer clothes, it's because even though it is the middle of November in most of the country, here in the heart of Texas it is some other month - on Wednesday the high is supposed to be 90 degrees).

Anyway, I was having him try on lots of pants, and we got to a funny little pair of plaid pants. I strongly considered tossing them, because I'm not sure if he has any shirts to match them, but they looked cozy and comfortable, and I thought he'd probably like them, so on they went. I said something like, "Ooh, these seem really soft and comfortable. I bet they'd make good "relaxing pants" (meaning, you are never to wear these out of the house, son!).

I guess he liked the idea of relaxing pants, because he got very excited, saying, "Yes! I love these! These are the best relaxing pants ever! I want to go lay down on my bed right now and just relax."

He ran over to his bed and sprawled out in his best "I'm relaxing" pose. He then gave a big contented sigh, and said, "This is so relaxing! I think I'll just grab myself a club soda and turn on some music."

I was laughing so hard. I have no idea where he heard about club sodas, and why he thinks they might be relaxing. I'm quite sure I've never mentioned them before.

Relaxing Pants: Exhibit A

Relaxing Pants: Exhibit B