Thursday, August 28, 2008
How Would You Answer This?
28-AUG-2008:
Two nights ago I was reading to Dominic.
Duck and friends are on their way to the park to the play.
I'll bat first, says Duck. I'm so excited I could burst.
Dominic: What's burst?
Me: Burst. When the baloon gets too big, it pops.
Dominic: (Looks intently at my face. Quiet.)
Me: And it bursts. (I make a "burst" gesture with my hands)
Dominic: (Still no reaction from him. He looks like he's trying to think.)
Me: Never mind. (And return my attention to the book)
Dominic: Where's the baloon?
Me: No, there's no baloon in this book. Duck is saying he's so excited he feels like he could burst.
Dominic: (Keeps quiet)
Me: (Turn to the next page and continue reading)
Dominic: Duck no burst? (pointing at Duck)
At this point, I was both amused and a little impatient. It was a good thing he didn't press the "issue" further.
