This fall I've been babysitting for a couple of adorable kids who I'll call BrownEyes, a 4th grade girl, and Shark Dr., a 1st grade boy. Their parents are raising them to be a couple of revolutionaries which I love. I picked them up from school and got a kick out of this conversation in my car:
BrownEyes: She even does it when she's driving!
Shark Dr.: What?
BrownEyes: (whisper) She's smiling!
Shark Dr.: (to me) Oh yeah, you smile all the time! Why do you smile so much?
Me: Just happy I guess.
BrownEyes: What makes you happy?
Me: Let's see...sunshine.
BrownEyes: Yeah.
Me: And good music.
BrownEyes: Yeah.
Me: And good food.
BrownEyes: Oh yeah!
Me: And family and friends and hanging out with you two.
BrownEyes: Hey! Those are the same things that make me happy!
Shark Dr.: Me too.
If I had been a better nanny I would have made up a choreographed song out of the conversation, torn down the curtains to use the fabric for playclothes, and then used our songs to outwit Nazi soldiers. Oh well!
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LOL...that last part really made me laugh! If you ever DO go that route, please post a video. :) Sounds like you're a GREAT nanny if you're modeling that kind of joy for your kiddos.
ReplyDeleteAh, lucky kids! And I love the last line of the post... :)
ReplyDeleteThis confirms for me that Miriam Ruth Grace Hazel Lea will need her Aunt Jreta!
ReplyDeleteOh, Greta...you made me laugh! I think you've already got it right.
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