Kyle's First Jokes

Kyle's First Jokes

Setting: Jeff and Tami's room, dimly lit by early morning light sneaking through the blinds. Soft footfalls on the carpet in the hallway announce the imminent arrival of almost 4 year old, Kyle. As usual, he pushes open the door and walks around the room to Jeff's side where he climbs up on the bed by the side rails. Jeff absently lifts up the covers and Kyle snuggles in beside him, the sheets and covers rustling. After a quiet moment, Kyle speaks.

Kyle: Hey Dad, I've got a joke.
Jeff: Okay, Kyle, let's hear it.
Kyle: Why did the…uh…How did the lizard…uh…Why did the lizard got the chicken?
Jeff: Why?
Kyle: (whispers) Tell me.
Jeff: What? Why?
Kyle: No, Dad, you're supposed to tell me the answer.
Jeff: No, Kyle. You're telling the joke, so you're supposed to tell us the answer. So, why did the lizard get the chicken?

Kyle: Oh. Because…because…the chicken ran into the fan!
Jeff and Tami: (hmmm, what? We are silent a second or two trying to figure this one out. We give up.) Oh, hah, hah, hah.

Kyle: Was that a good one?
Jeff and Tami: Sure. That was funny (And it was, but Kyle didn't get why. A few seconds pass.)
Kyle: Dad, I've got another one.
Jeff: (chuckling) Okay.
Kyle: Why did the fan fall off the wall?
Jeff and Tami: Why?
Kyle: (now he's giggling slightly with his answer) Because he wanted to fan the floor! Hee, Hee.
Jeff and Tami: (appropriate laughter)
Kyle: (still giggling) Was that funny?
Jeff and Tami: Oh, yes, that was funny, too!
Kyle: Okay, I've got another one.
Jeff and Tami: Okay. Go ahead.
Kyle: Why did the clock not touch anything?
Jeff and Tami: Why?
Kyle: Because his hands were broken! (peals of giggles)
Jeff and Tami: Hah, hah, hah. That was a good one.
Tami: (aside to Jeff) Now, that one actually made sense. I'm impressed!
Jeff: Okay, Kyle, time to get up and get ready for school…

The End