Ryan very casually started up a conversation yesterday. Here it is:
Ryan: "Hey. Sometimes we read the dictionary at school and today we found a naughty word. And it's a CHILDREN'S dictionary!" He looked completely shocked when he said this.
Me: "I hate to ask but tell me what word it is."
R: "This one." Then he pointed down. "It said it was a place of suffering."
M: "Well that is true and although it's not something you should say, it is a place and if you are talking about that place, it's really not a bad word. But what's the deal? Were you guys just looking for bad words?"
R: "No. I was looking up... helicopter." (I was impressed he thought that up so quickly.)
R: "Some kids in the class have read almost the whole dictionary! I've read a bunch but I don't read the definitions - just the words."
I've got to find some books he is willing to read!!
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hey, you HAVE found a book he is willing to read, THE DICTIONARY!!! Like I say, the Stout Boyz Funnies everyday keeps the blues away...And, he probably WAS looking up helicopter, Missy!
ReplyDeletehe's a goofball! ;0
ReplyDeleteI still have all the Boxcar Children books. Maybe he'd like to borrow?
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