Ism of the Week

"Come on, Bubba.  You don't need to suck that thumb anymore.  You're a big boy."

"Why can't I suck my thumb?"

"Because it's not good for your teeth.  And it's just not something that big school-aged boys do.  You want to be a big preschool boy next year, right?"

"Yeah!"

"Well then you need to stop sucking that thumb, okay?"

"Okay, Mommy."

That was surprisingly easy.  There must be a catch.

"It's okay.  I'll suck my finger instead."