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I Hate Being Out of the Loop

Mom and 5 year old ~S at Costco…

Mom: “Alrighty, I think we’re about done here. Anything else you think we might need, kiddo?”

~S: “Well, just a map, I guess.”

Mom: “A map of what? Why do we need a map?”

~S: “Aren’t we leaving soon? Don’t we need a map?”

Mom: “Umm, where are we going?”

~S: “I thought we were leaving for Africa tomorrow. You know, for the safari.”

Kerry says:

September 6, 2008 at 12:51 pm

I love when they say stuff like that.
Dalene says:

September 6, 2008 at 1:58 pm

That is so funny. I wanna go to Africa. Can I come? *wink*
Maralise says:

September 6, 2008 at 2:11 pm

that’s fantastic
wendy says:

September 6, 2008 at 2:26 pm

Is that our family campout next year?
Jessica says:

September 6, 2008 at 6:50 pm

I love it! I only wonder about the thought process. What thoughts brought him to the conclusion that you were going to Africa tomorrow? This is why I love being an Early Childhood Educator. I have so much to learn!
elizabeth-w says:

September 6, 2008 at 9:54 pm

Doesn’t it just break your heart when you have to burst that little bubble?
That sounds like a great trip. Wish you were getting to go.
Kathy says:

September 6, 2008 at 10:23 pm

Of course mom… the map for the safari! How could you forget?? That is so cute!
meems says:

September 7, 2008 at 9:12 am

That’s great! I love how kids have their own reality.
Amanda says:

September 8, 2008 at 10:51 am

This story reminds me of yesterday, and an exchange we had in primary.

Music Leader- Aren’t you all grateful it’s fast Sunday?
My little CTR 7- Oh yes, I love fast Sundays….They are so much better than slow Sundays!

She had no idea why I was giggling so hard.