Who knew that a mere passing of a policeman disbursing a ticket to some wayward driver could inspire a 15 minute discourse? Driving home from Family Night at church we see the familiar red and blue lights in the midst of confronting the offending driver. We got the usual "why did the policeman stop that car?" To which we dutifully replied "because he was probably driving too fast and that is his job". In the minds of children, the simple answer is just not enough. How do you convince the 3 and 4 year olds that the car lights behind us are not those of a policeman after us? We got "mommy are you driving too fast and is that policeman going to catch us. The entire 15 miles ride was filled with questions and discussion about policeman giving tickets. Can you imagine our relief when the car behind us turned off? The boys were finally convinced that we weren't going to be pulled off to the side of the road for speeding.
We have had a number of deep theological discussions with Kyran about God with all of the usual why this and thats. He is a deep thinker. Perhaps he will be a preacher some day or at least a negotiator. That boy can talk your socks off.
Today's discussion centered around the Last Supper and Communion. We got the whole version Kyran style including someone getting his ear cut off. When we told him that Peter was involved with the incident, he quickly asked "Peter Pan?". What is left to say??
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Being a teacher, I can relate to those kinds of questions. Some of them are hilarious and some kinda throw you. Glad you're doing well and enjoying the weather, the gardening and the wildlife! We have had sun the last three days (yay!) but it's been very, very cold. Feels like December still! I bet you aren't missing that.
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