I'd like to share one of my favorite memories of a conversation I had with a child. I was talking to a 3rd grade boy about how he was getting along with his older sister who was pregnant and living with him. This was our conversation:
Me: So, how are things going with your sister living with you?
Boy: Not good.
Me: No? How come?
Boy: (with a very intense look) Because she's a bitch.
Me: Ah, you're not supposed to say that.
Boy: Well, it's true.
Me: (trying not to laugh) Oh, boy.
Boy: Please don't ever get pregnant.
Me: Why?
Boy: Because your husband will end up hating you.
Did I mention that we were sitting in a school library while we were having this conversation? This kid is amazing. If he was older, we'd be really good friends. He made me laugh and see the world from a different perspective. He is honest and real and a person I truly admire.
I love honesty!!! Hilarious and awesome.
ReplyDeleteMe, too:) This is the same kid who analyzed a dream I had about trying to free some birds that got trapped in my house. He said that my dream either meant that I was stressed out it or it had something to do with my childhood:)
DeleteThird graders have just a great perspective on things.
ReplyDeleteI'm new here. Just wandered over from Murees Dupe's blog - where was giving the Liebster Award. I'm trying to visit all the other recipients, just to say hi. Hi.
Hi, LD. Thank you for visiting. I'll be checking out your blog as well. Enjoy your evening!
DeleteHi, Jaime, thanks for stopping by my blog. Glad you liked the pictures. That was such a cute story above. Clever kid!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Elizabeth! I look forward to seeing more of your photos.
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