"Thanks Dad"

Every night Damon & Joel get tucked into their beds and get their hugs & kisses from mom and dad. After we exit their room, we usually head downstairs to start the revival & recovery mission which is really just the cleanup from the kids' daily routine of destruction from the day. It is quiet in the house for a short while......and then it starts. The sounds of little feet scurrying around upstairs. Next come the giggles and other noises indicating that those two little turkies are out of their beds and goofing off.

Tonight was no different. After listening to them upstairs for a while, Josh headed back upsatirs to "take care of business." From the kitchen this is what I heard:

Josh - "Joel and Damon get back in bed. It's bedtime!
A few grunts and giggles from Joel indicated that we was being drug back to his bed. Next came the sound of Damon getting his butt swat, followed by crying which stoped quickley so he (Damon) could say, "Thanks dad! (in an angry voice)
Josh - "What?" (starting to laugh) "What did you say Damon?"
Damon - "Yeah dad, thanks a lot, Josh Bucko-Head!" (one of Damon's fake curse word)

Josh burst into laughter and then Damon got attacked by tickles and they were both laughing. Who thanks their dad for getting their butt swat? Damon does. It must be the new mature 4 year old thing to do.