The Literalist

Nathan takes most things literally. You'd better mean what you say, and say what you mean when dealing with him... We were going to the park. I was ready. Evan was ready. Nathan was playing with a toy Hummer. "Nathan, come get your socks and shoes on." (No response) "Nathan. Come on, pal." (Vvvrrroooom...) "Nathan! If you want to go to the park, bring your booty over here right now!" He immediately ran to where I was waiting with his socks and shoes, turning around just before he got to me. "What is he doing?" I thought. Before I could ask him why he'd turned his back to me, I realized I'd instructed him to bring me his booty!