Eggsistential Lunch

Here’s what the 4YO and I discussed over our egg salad today:

Him: Mommy, are you a grown-up?

Me: That’s a good question!!

Him: … (still waiting for the answer)

Me: Yes, I’m a grown-up.

Him: … (pondering this)

Me: Did you think I was a child?

Him: No.  I thought you were a teenager.

Hmmmmm.  I’m either very insulted or totally psyched!

Comments

[NancyJ]

A friend was describing her son's dietary quirks. It seems he will only eat things plain -- spaghetti is a good example. No sauce, no butter. When she told me this I said to her "He doesn't like Food on his Food!" and she said that's exactly it! Thank you for putting words to it.

[SarahC]

Your son is clearly destined for the Diplomatic Corps. Whereas, of course, I am not, for even implying that you could not pass for a teenager .... Sarah

[MidLifeMama]

I am curious what distinguishes a person as a grown up in his mind.

[Susan]

I'd be totally psyched! They are young but have good instincts.