We spent the last week in Boise with Johan. The runway here in Klamath Falls is being repaved so the jets are stationed in Idaho this summer. We have made a few trips to Boise this summer. It has been fun, but I think the boys are ready to stop packing for a while. (I'll post some pictures tomorrow of our Boise trip.) This afternoon K, looking around as if addressing a crowd, and speaking loudly to ensure that his entire audience could respond asked, "Raise your hand if it is good to be home." The room wasn't quite at capacity, it was filled with -- me and C. I hesitated, paused in my diligent cantaloupe cutting, smiling at him. K cocked his head sideways and inquired, "Aren't you glad?"
And another gem...
We were running errands this afternoon and a man told me to, "Have a good day, Ma'am." C asked, "Why did he call you Ma'am?" I don't know why, but I am still shocked at the ability of young children to spot irony and to see through so many situations. Without thinking I explained, "Well, he was being respectful, or maybe he just thought I was old." No hesitation...C explains, "That doesn't seem very nice."
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