keep the car running

March 12, 2007

in parker

My kids school teaches in themes. At the beginning of each year the kids pick six themes and the year focuses around each theme in six to eight week groupings.
At the moment they are doing the mandatory, by ministry of education standards, safety and anatomy.
It has been driving parker to all kinds of deep thoughts. He has been somewhat focused and fearful of death for some time now. He seems so young, at three, to be worrying about such big questions.
Learning about anatomy has amplified his fears. We are in the midst of dealing with daylight savings and can i just say that one hour can really screw up a household? So, he's up at 10pm. Refusing to sleep – or even try.
He just came out of his room and said "Mommy! I have a tummy ache."
"It's because you're tired. Go to bed." I said.
"NO! It's because i'm hungry. I'm hungry and if i don't eat i'll die. Right!?"
"Well. Yes and no. Here's a cheese stick."

{ 6 comments }

blackbird March 13, 2007 at 4:35 am

Ack.
To have such a thinker…

Woman with Kids March 13, 2007 at 7:58 am

I mean, he’s got you there. And, I use that same logic. If I don’t eat (this ice cream), I will die.

Karianna March 13, 2007 at 9:21 am

Huh. Mine are suddenly hungry at 10pm too. Daylight Savings Time is so much more than just time. It is a conspiracy!!!!

Renee March 13, 2007 at 11:23 am

Paranoia will destroy ya, huh? Sounds like something one of my girls would say.

wordgirl March 13, 2007 at 8:46 pm

Who wouldn’t feel better after a cheese stick? Really.

christle March 13, 2007 at 9:11 pm

Looks awesome, congratulations!

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