Conversation with a small child
Mirrored from Marsha Sisolak.
Child, in a low, whispered tone: Mrs. Sisolak, did you know that a long, long time ago-like five weeks ago?-people didn’t look like people? *dramatic voice ensues* They looked like monkeys!
Me: Really? Who told you that?
Child: My mom. And we’re kind of related to them!
Me: Isn’t that amazing? It’s called evolution.
Child: Evolution. And Charles Darwin says-
Me, O.O: Wait. How do you know about Charles Darwin?
Child: My sister told me. (Note: Sister is a second-grader.)
Me: Wow. That is awesome.
Child: Bye! *runs to mom, who has suddenly appeared*
That almost-almost!-makes up for the insanity of Open House, zoo trip, Mother’s Day crafts, and trimester assessments all jumbled together this past week.