Very often, Theo talks like an adult or an old man. This may be an "autism spectrum" thing (they call it "professor-speak"), but it also may just be Theo. Whatever it is, it can be funny as heck--like last night, when Chris and Theo had the following conversation while Theo watched Chris trying unsuccessfully to peel the cellophane off a DVD case.
Theo (very politely, as if talking to a small child): Dad, is that kind of tricky for you?
Chris (trying not to laugh): Um, yes, a little. If you think you can do better, by all means do!
Theo (after watching for a couple more seconds): I can do it better.
And he reached out, took the DVD case from Chris, and calmly removed the cellophane. I had to laugh at the role reversal--Theo talking very patiently to Chris, as if he were a four-year-old!
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