conversations
This morning, Atticus climbed into bed with me. He laid there, kissed my forehead as he does these days and turned to lay on his back. Then, he turned back to me again and asked,
Atticus: What is it called - where we live?
Me: Bangalore. Bangalore, India
Atticus: Is it far?
Me: Far from what?
Atticus: Africa
Me: Pretty close to Africa actually. [pause] Where did you learn about Africa?
Atticus: I did go there.
Me: Africa is a giant, beautiful place, one of my favorite places in the world. They have lions and tigers and big, big elephants.
Atticus: and small elephants. [nodding knowingly]
[long pause]
Me: So, how did you learn about Africa?
Atticus: I just swam there. I jumped and said to the crocodile, I swim far far.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007
