Iris Out Loud #2: The claw game

Laurie was in California for four days, so for Iris’s and my last dinner on our own, I told Iris she could have whatever she wanted. Of course, she said, “Lobster!”

“Okay,” I said. “Tomorrow we’ll go down to QFC and see if they have any lobsters in the tank.”

Iris thought about this. “But the best lobsters come from University Seafood and Poultry.” I had to concede this. “What is poultry?” she added.

“It’s birds that you eat,” I said. “Like chicken, duck…”

“They should call it University Seafood and DUCK!”

So while Iris was at the morning babysitter, I called and placed a hold on a lobster. Iris thought this was hilarious. “Are they holding the lobster?” We went to pick it up in the afternoon. It weighed a pound and a half and we brought it home in a box. On the way home we passed Sarah, the babysitter. “Got your lobster, huh?” she said.

When we got home, Iris asked if she could eat the claw meat. “Sure,” I said. “Could I have one and you can have one?”

“I should eat both of them,” she replied.

So I boiled the lobster and cut up both claws for Iris. But there was really only one part of the lobster she was after. Here, I’ll let her tell you.

[Iris Out Loud 2: Lobster](https://www.rootsandgrubs.com/podcasts/IrisOutLoud-2.m4a) (1.4MB AAC)

5 thoughts on “Iris Out Loud #2: The claw game

  1. Maggi

    Let me just say, I get such a kick out of hearing Iris talk about how much she LOVES lobster. My son asked me to play it back 4 times. I think he’s in love.

    Anyway, now my son is asking for Lobster. He’s had it once before (lucky kid) but since Iris likes it…well, it must be pretty good.

    Thanks so much. Keep them coming, what a hoot!

  2. Schielke

    I like how she already has the catchphrase of “That’s All!” already worked out.

    You need to get her an agent.

  3. Auntie Nan

    I didn’t realize that lobster was so popular with the young set. My friend has a new foster son and he said that all he likes is lobster and shrimp! Maybe he would like duck too!!

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