Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Sometimes it's better not to know. Trust me.

A beaming Clayton opens the screen door and holds up a Grasshopper

"Look What I caught Mom!  Can I EAT him?"

I assume the look of a deer caught in headlights; looking for a safe corner to dart unnoticed

"Ummm......


I'd prefer if you didn't?"


Clay: "Okay then.  I'll eat him!"


I think we understood each other perfectly. 
I didn't have a good reason for saying no,
and couldn't bring myself to say yes.
He knew he had the silent permission.
I never asked how it... (gulp) went,
but heard him telling Auntie Hannah that it was "gooey".
I bet.
I'm thankful to know without having to try it myself.

Boys.  What would life be without them?

4 comments:

  1. You mean you don't know if he dipped them in honey first? Nevermind! There are some things probably best left unknown. Hope you are having a wonderful day!

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  2. Well just don't think it hadn't been suggested!
    Albeit a bit late for that particular delectable delight ;-)

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  3. boys. Wow. I guess the will try anything once, right? :)

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