Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Honest Ave

My mom had one of her famous conversations with the kids the other day that made me laugh. So I thought I'd share it with you . . .

Mom: [talking to Ben and Avery while coloring with them] Wanna know what my favorite thing is?
Ben (6 years old): What?
Mom: When you all run to me and give me a hug and kiss when you come to my house. I love it!
Avery (5 years old): Dearsie . . .
Mom: I do!! Ben, how old do you think you'll be when you stop running to me to give me a hug and a kiss when you come to my house?
Ben: Ummmm . . . 500. [and then thinking it through a bit more] Oooooor when you're dead.
Mom: Yeah - it would be hard to give me a hug then . . .
Ben: Yeah.
Mom: [encouraged by Ben's answer and ready to hear what sweet answer Avery comes up with] Avery, what about you? How old do you think you'll be when you sto-
Avery: 10.
Mom: Okaaaaaaay . . .

Clearly, Avery comes from the "Rip-the-BandAid-off-Quickly" School of Brutal Honesty . . .

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