Can You Hear Me Now?

Thomas and I were sitting at the outdoor café this past week and I watched a couple walk across the street.  She was gabbing away and he was looking off into space.  It reminded me of the look I often see on Thomas’ face.

I turned to Thomas and asked him how much of what I say does he hear?  He said he HEARS everything, EVERYBODY hears me.  What?  I know how to use my inside voice. 

Then I asked him if when he listens to me it’s like when he is reading his book and skims over the paragraphs.  He just smiled at me.

I think he might need to work on his listening skills.