Way back when Sam was just 4 years old he had learnt hangman and wanted to play. While on the drive to Granny’s place no one wanted to play with him so i offered to guess his word.

S: Ok – go dad! he says excited

H: D?

S: Wow – well done!

H: O

S: What? How did you know that!!!?”

H: G

S: Wow!! Wanna try again?

H: Ok… C?

S: What the?! (He is amazed at how smart his dad is…)

H: A

S: What?! Now he’s wondering what the deal is…

H: T

S: (To Danelle) How does he know these things????!!!!

H: Wanna go again?…

S: Ok I think so. Are you allowed to have names?

H: Sure – you can do that.

S: Ok go!

H:S

S: You’re crazy mate

H: A

S: Aw…

H: M?

S: silence

S: What?! How does he do it mum?!!

Sam did go on to become an excellent speller so I attribute it to the early years of Hangman in the car