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When you have an emergent reader running errands with you, the conversation can turn into a Strip Mall Alphabetarian
"That said S T O P. Stop has a P in it. So does Panera. It also has an S. Starbucks starts with an S. Look, there's a Starbucks. McDonald's starts with M"
"No Honey, that's a Barnes & Noble. It starts with a B."
"No it's not, I see an S, that says Starbucks."
Small hint, never argue with the distance vision of a 5 year old. Barnes & Noble did indeed have a teeny tiny Starbucks sign. My literacy in question, my son moved on to automobiles.
"If you see these circles," I could see wild air-drawing in the rearview mirror, "they say Toyota."
This consumer education was almost non-stop. It was like driving with an overly enthusiastic tour guide.
"Mom, why does my foot hurt?'
"Is it asleep?" I asked.
"MY FOOT CAN FALL ASLEEP!?!"
A lesson on blood flow ensued. Then it was time to stop to eat. I mentioned that it was a special treat for just the two of us to eat out and that we could chat in the restaurant. There was a pause.
"I don't think I can chat."
"Why [on earth] not?"
"Well Mom, I don't chat. I only talk when I have something important to say... Or if I need to ask you a question."
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When you have an emergent reader running errands with you, the conversation can turn into a Strip Mall Alphabetarian
"That said S T O P. Stop has a P in it. So does Panera. It also has an S. Starbucks starts with an S. Look, there's a Starbucks. McDonald's starts with M"
"No Honey, that's a Barnes & Noble. It starts with a B."
"No it's not, I see an S, that says Starbucks."
Small hint, never argue with the distance vision of a 5 year old. Barnes & Noble did indeed have a teeny tiny Starbucks sign. My literacy in question, my son moved on to automobiles.
"If you see these circles," I could see wild air-drawing in the rearview mirror, "they say Toyota."
This consumer education was almost non-stop. It was like driving with an overly enthusiastic tour guide.
"Mom, why does my foot hurt?'
"Is it asleep?" I asked.
"MY FOOT CAN FALL ASLEEP!?!"
A lesson on blood flow ensued. Then it was time to stop to eat. I mentioned that it was a special treat for just the two of us to eat out and that we could chat in the restaurant. There was a pause.
"I don't think I can chat."
"Why [on earth] not?"
"Well Mom, I don't chat. I only talk when I have something important to say... Or if I need to ask you a question."
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3 comments:
Marvelous! : )
beautiful! You have captured a glimpse of the organic way children think!
Just made me laugh... : >
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