Scene: Driving home yesterday afternoon with my nearly 3-year old, passing many schoolbuses on the road
OneShoeOff: Look at all the schoolbuses, honey!
Wee Girl: They’re taking the kids to school!
OSO: Well, probably not. They’re probably taking the kids home from school.
WG: Why are they taking the kids home from school?
OSO: Because the kids are going home to see their mommies and daddies.
WG: Why do the kids want to go home to see their mommies and daddies? (Yes, my friends, we have entered the Why Stage with zeal!)
OSO: Well, don’t you want to go home to see your mommy and daddy?
WG: No.
OSO: Uh…
WG: You’re right here in the car with me and daddy’s not at home.
OSO: Oooohhh. Right. That makes perfect sense. Thank you for clarifying, oh wise one.
Fin
Man, that brain of hers is ALWAYS working. Unlike mine which is currently atrophying in the recesses of my skull. Which means it’s reasonable to assume she should be smarter than me in approximately 6 months. And believe me, there’s no shame in being outsmarted by a 3-year old! None at all! Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got to go finish reading the Encyclopedia Britannica before she does.