Out of the Mouth of a Babe

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Small Child: “So your sister is married?

Char: “Yeah she is.”

Small Child: “And your other sister is married?”

Char: Oh crap. I see where this is going. “Yep. She is too. Let’s play a game.”

Small Child: “Are you married?”

Char: “No I’m not. Do you want a snack?”

Small Child: “How come?”

Char: “How come what?” I thought snack was the ultimate child distracter. How do I get her to stop talking?
Small Child “How come you’re not married?”

Did her mom tell her I’m not married? Why is she asking me this? Do I teach this infant about Spinsterhood? Is that too advanced?”

Char: “Well….”

Small Child: “My uncle’s not married.”

Char: Phew.

Small Child: “He’s 40.”

Char: What?!? Do I really look 40?!?

Small Child: “Why aren’t you married?”

Char: “Because I haven’t found someone who is awesome enough to marry.”

Small Child: “Let’s have a snack.”

Char: “Bless you.”

Bringing Dora the Explorer DVDs next time,

Charlotte