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Mom Wanted a Girl

Mom, entering subway in Harlem with two-year-old son: Honey, just go sit on the floor.
(son begins to sit, mom laughs) No! Don't do that! I'm just messing with you!

–A Train

Overheard by: adam h.

  • Posted on December 4, 2008
  • Babies, Harlem & Morningside Heights, Kids, Laughter, Moms, On the Subway, Weirdness
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