The Meaning of a Word
Last weekend, Ethan asked me, "momma, what does 'spoil' mean?" After a few probing questions, I realized that he was trying to reconcile two different meanings of the word: (1) that Nana and Papa "spoil" them whenever they're together, and (2) --from a book we read-- Rudyard sadly overhears his friends saying, "I hope Rudyard doesn't come! That would spoil everything!" (Rudyard doesn't realize they're talking about walking in too soon to his own surprise party, but I digress.)
So I explained the meanings to him, and he seemed satisfied. But apparently, he didn't really get it, because...
This weekend, after Nana (my mom) had taken the boys to the Dallas Zoo, while they were driving home, Ethan excitedly said, "Nana, I love the way you spoil everything!"
2 comments:
How cute! Kids say the best things and how great that you talk with him and not shrug off his questions! Way to go ... keep up the good work.
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I have to admit that it was all I could do to stay on the road and keep driving after Ethan came out with that "terrific comment"! I was trying so hard not to laugh, but it amazed me and tickled me so much!
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