Silvi stumped me last night.
She was stomping on ants.
"Silvi, remember how we talked about how it's better for things to live than to kill them?"
"Uh huh." Stomp stomp.
"Come on, Sivli. Stop killing the ants."
"But you said dead things go to be with God. I want them to be with God."
"Umm..."
"And you said God helps us. God can help these ants, right?"
"Umm..."
She leans down and talks to a crushed ant. "Come on, little guy. It's OK. You can get better."
"Uh, Silvi, just stop stepping on ants, OK?"
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Ha! My first thought was that she sounds like some of the Generals we've had in our ranks, ala Kim's comment.
Good Luck with your young philosopher, Dad.
OMG-that's too funny. Made me laugh which was badly needed today. Thanks Silvi.
Oh, and BTW, my DP and sister used to smash lightening bugs when they were little to make eye shadow . . .EWEEEE
HA! Gotta love 3 year olds!!!
Ha, I have had some similar conversations with my oldest and they usually end the same way. With me eventually, and exacerbated, telling him to just do as I say!
Thanks for the laugh.
dang...you're going to have to really be on your toes for this one!
At least she only stumped you and saved the stomping for the ants.
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Tom - Just had to drop by and tell you that I had stopped over here to pick up your email and this post just cracked me up!
We have a little theologian like this at our place too and Silvi's observations had us in stitches =)
~Michelle @ In The Life of a Child
I like Silvi's way of thinking! I've had problems with earwigs visiting my home. Have felt a bit bad killing them, but I can't stand them. Now I can kill them without feeling bad :)
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