Try To Keep Up

My daughter and I have been told we have the most bizarre conversations. Apparently, we'll start off on one topic and end up in a place so strange, that unless you think like we do (i.e.-have ADD or a suspected case of ADHD) you won't be able to keep up. There have been times where my hubby will start off in the conversation, even following along nicely, but after a while we'll notice he's no longer involved. As if on cue, we both glance over to see what's going on...why the silence? What we find staring back at us is a wide-eyed look of disbelief and confusion. This is what follows:

Us: What's wrong? Why are you looking at us like that?

Hubby: Seriously? You do realize you started off talking about homework and ended up talking about why tater tots are the best invention EVAR!! Right?

Us: *long pause while my daughter and I glance back and forth at each other* AND?

Hubby: I can't keep up.

Not understanding the problem, but also not ready to abandon our conversation, we'll ignore the seeming interruption and carry on. After all, tater tots ARE the best invention ever. They have the perfect balance of crispiness and greasiness, and when you dip them in ice-cold ketchup? Heaven. But enough about that, did you see how fast the dog can run??

Okay, so maybe after actually typing that out I don't can't understand his confusion...a little. You see, no matter where the conversation starts with us, we're easily able to follow each other's thinking. It doesn't matter where it goes, or whatever the quickly changing topic is, we get it. We get each other. Sometimes I don't have to say a word. I'll look over at her and we both just burst out laughing. She saw what I saw, she knew what I was thinking, and yep, she thought it was hilarious, too.

It's called synergy and we have it. When seperated, we consist of completely inconsistent thoughts and words. But when we come together, it's the perfect storm. Two halves making a whole. Our combined efforts produce what I can only describe as a magnificent work of art. Or to the casual observer, a really weird conversation. Whatever. It makes sense to us, and if you want to be a part of it feel free to jump on in.

But please, don't weigh us down with your completely rational, logical, 1+1=2 way of thinking. Go with the flow. Expect the unexpected. Prepare to take your mind in directions that you've never dreamt of. But more importantly, try to keep up.


(Note--No rational-minded people were harmed in the making of this post.)