A mind of his own

Sam: (calling from his bed this morning), "Rutabaga!!"
Me: What?
Sam: Rutabaga
Me: Why are you saying rutabaga?
Sam: Semmie Street

I guess I should be glad he's not taking after Cookie Monster's mantra of "COOKIE!!"

Sam: (while I'm carrying him downstairs a minute later) "Mom. You need a SHOWER.

Ouch!