FROM THE MOUTHS OF BABES

BY DAN MILLER
(originally posted October 27, 2005)

Being around my six year old, I hear lots of interesting observations worth repeating.

Three examples:

(1)...
McKensie is thrilled that she can now put letters together and figure out words.
So Karen and I have to be careful when we talk in "adult code", spelling out words.
McKensie can usually break the code.

Last Sunday, as we rode along West End, my wife was telling me about meeting with the head of a charitable organization on whose board she'll be serving.

Karen said, "I've already met the C-E-O, or C-O-O."
McKensie.... from her perch in the back seat.... said, "Mom, you know I can spell now, and I know exactly what those words are!"

I didn't call her bluff.

(2)...
The same day, still riding in the car.
McKensie: "Dad, did you know there are 2 important rules?"
Me: "Really, what are they sweetie?"
McKensie: "First, you should never let the American flag touch the ground.... and second, girls should always wipe from front to back."

I have no idea why those two "rules" where on her mind at that moment.

(3)...
McKensie always enjoys attending plays and musical events at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, but it's been several months now since she's attended anything.
So the other day she asked her mother, "When are we going to another show at the T-CUP?"

Hey, that's close enough!

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