Darn.

Josh has picked up a few funny new phrases. If he feels complimented, sometimes he'll shrug and say, "shucks" with a smile. And very often, if the answer to something is "no," he'll respond simply, "darn" and then move on. It's like a reflex.

"Do we have any popsicles?"
"No."
"Darn."

"Is there a new Big Time Rush tonight?"
"No."
"Darn."

Last weekend we went to check out the new amphibian/reptile/etc museum at the Fort Worth Zoo, which is quite impressive, especially since it is brand new and still all sparkly. After working our way through the turtles, fish, (many) snakes, frogs, tarantulas, (disgusting) salamanders, and too many other things to remember, the exhibit concludes with a komodo dragon. It was so sand-colored it almost blended in with its surroundings. I called to Josh, "Did you see the Komodo dragon?? Come see, come see!" He ran over and said "cooool." Then he asked, "Will fire come out of its mouth?" I had to tell him no, it was not a fire-breathing dragon.
"Darn." And off he went.
The people next to us nearly died laughing. I could hear them repeating "darn" between chuckles at the unfortunate lack of any fire-breathing dragons.