don’t be a jerk

Ed O’Neill is still only about 11 months old, so he’s still developing emotionally, which is why I’m really trying to get him to meet other people. I’m literally the only person he sees every day.

This weekend, my parents stopped by on the way to a wedding to drop off a care package, and despite their hurry, I made them come up and meet the bird, especially since he’s the closest thing they’re going to have as a grandchild for the next few years.

They were surprisingly very charmed by him, and wasted no time in cooing and petting him.

Ed, for the most part, spent the entire time growling in terror as these two strange people that are not Dave kept pawing at him. My parents didn’t seem to notice this.

Here is a gem from that meeting:

 

MOM:
His colors are so pretty!

DAD:
You should make his tail longer!

 

Seriously holy shit, Dad. I mean I could take some time and think of a clever quip about his comment, but just, really, Holy Shit, Dad.