smells like . . . oatmeal

// January 13th, 2009 // aspergers, parenting, school, teenagers

Tommy: “Mom, can you get by the co-op this week?”
Me: “Umm, why? Do you need something?”
Tommy: “Yeah, my dorm room gets really stinky, so I want some horse feed to leave out in a bowl to make the room smell good. Not the cheap feed though. The good stuff that smells so fresh.”
Me: “Horse food as potpourri?”
Tommy: “Yes. Thanks mom.”
Me: “Would you like some wood chips or hay to throw down on the floor in your dorm room?”

5 Responses to “smells like . . . oatmeal”

  1. Miriam says:
    January 13, 2009 at 9:21 am

    Awww only a horse person can appreciate the wonderful smell of sweet feed. I’m not sure it would be such a good air freshener, but still….

  2. cathy says:
    January 13, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I think it would invite bugs into the room. I’m trying to think of something inedible to satisfy his wish.

  3. Miriam says:
    January 13, 2009 at 2:29 pm

    Yeah, I think you’re right. But it is really a lovely smell!

  4. Dean says:
    January 14, 2009 at 8:42 am

    Sadly, not the strangest thing to grace a dorm room.

    Really just popping by to leave a link. I just glanced, but thought it might apply: http://findingada.com/

  5. PunditMom says:
    January 14, 2009 at 12:40 pm

    Now that’s a creative solution! And thanks for de-lurking at my place!

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