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Why Do You Think We Named You “Kleenex,” Sweetie?

Toddler, as mom wipes her hand on him: Ew! What was that?
Mother: Love.
Toddler: Gross!

–54th & 10th

Overheard by: aida

  • Posted on October 6, 2009
  • Kids, Love, Midtown & Hell's Kitchen, Moms, Parents, Questions, Weirdness
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