Me: Let’s try this again
Me: How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh?
This pause is so long that I’ve just about convinced myself that I’ve blown it and he isn’t going to answer. But then:
Jaxon: How many?
I nearly drop my phone in excitement, and I’m grinning so hard that my cheeks hurt. Which is ridiculous, but I’m learning that when it comes to this boy, I’m ridiculous.
Me: Ten-tickles
Jaxon: That’s…actually pretty good
Me: Wow. High praise
Jaxon: Don’t let it go to your head
Me: Believe me, I won’t