May 19, 2007

Om?


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Originally uploaded by Citizen Rob.
A few months ago, we saw a bunch of llamas hanging around in a huge pasture, right in the middle of boring old Plano. We got out and took a few photos and generally looked at them like the llama gawkers we are. Important to note here is that these llamas were not particularly close to us, and they didn't make a sound.

A few weeks later, we drove past the llamas again.

"Hey Schuyler," I said. "What do llamas say?"

She looked at me and answered with confidence.

"Om? Om? Om?"

It was pretty funny, and no matter how many times we ask her or question the validity of her llamaspeak, she's never swayed from her answer, in all these months. We thought it was random and cute, so we have her do her llama impersonation a lot.

This morning, as we watched our Saturday morning kiddie shows, and there was a segment on llamas. And guess what they say?

Turns out, Schuyler knows EXACTLY what llamas say.

I have no idea how she knows this. Is my kid hanging with strange llamas at school? I always knew she'd end up running with a weird crowd, but I didn't see this coming.

15 comments:

MarkB said...

Rob, you're obviously not on the same plane as Schuyler (or llamas) when it comes to these things. Best just to accept the fact ;)

Anonymous said...

Could be worse. At least the worst thing she could pick up from the llamas is a nasty spitting habit.

Anonymous said...

Diego taught me (and my 4 & 2 yo) that Linda the Llama says "om om om". Does she watch Diego or Dora?

Travis Erwin said...

I've always wanted to have two llamas as pets. I'd name them Dolly and Bean.

Julie Pippert said...

It's amazing what they learn away from you. Amazing. And scary. LOL

Bernard said...

I'm with Julie, and she'll learn more without you even noticing it.

Though the llama thing is interesting. She's got some secret powers there.

Anonymous said...

There is not much that goes by Schuyler. Those eyes take it all in and store it. She has a whole lot of stuff she knows/remembers inside her. One very bright cookie,who is definately on the path to find ways to get all that info out. Love the shades, totally styling!

Anonymous said...

That is terrific! My 11-yr-old daughter has been into anteaters for the past few years and has always insisted that they say "meep." Last summer, we took a behind-the-scenes tour of the anteater breeding program at the Nashville zoo. We asked about what sound anteaters make, and the zookeeper said that they have been known to roar but that generally they make more of a whimpering sound. "Like meep?" we asked. "Yes," she said, "like meep."

Anonymous said...

Because she doesn't waste the amount of time chattering, that most folks do, your daughter takes time, and pays attention to the the world around her.
The llamas that say "om, om.." made me think of the lamas (of the Dalai variety) that say "om mane padme hung".Or something like that... You didn't mean that to happen, right?

Susan said...

I think that's one of my favorite pictures you've ever put up.

Katie said...

Llamas are awesome! Has Schuyler seen the old Sesame Street segment with the llama at the dentist?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgkYHhG18uc

How do you know I'm not Liddy Wales? said...

Schuyler Doolittle!

Anonymous said...

First they say 'om', then they lean suggestively toward you, flutter those ridiculously long eyelids ... and burp in your face. That was the nastiest, stinkiest burp I have experienced in my entire life, and it send my seven-year-old cousin running as far away as she could get.

Also, fifi, the mantra is "om mani padme om," (not 'hung') a Sanskrit phrase used for prayer and meditation, particularly in Buddhism and Hindiusm.

Anonymous said...

For Maggi and Fifi:
Om Mani Padme Hum

Google, people. Google is your friend.

Anyway, that story is awesome, Rob! It's unreal the things kids pick up. I had no idea llamas made that sound. How funny!

~Meg from Los Angeles

Shannon said...

What a great pic you two!!!!
Shannon in Austin :)