(Childhood) Logic

My little boy is barely 7 years old.  He comes up with the most hilarious things, as children often do. 

Since my writing by nature usually reflects my more introspective side, I have decided to break my own mold. Every so often I thought I'd share with you some of the things I hear in my home that come from the mouth of babes.  It may not make you laugh the same way it makes me, but hopefully it will at least bring a little smile.

The other day, Mr. C (one of my son's many nicknames) brought me a perfectly good yellow crayon. He was drawing a picture of space and was using it for the stars.

The following conversation took place:

C: "Mommy, I really need this sharper."

Me: "It's already sharp, Lovey.  Why do you need it sharpened?"

C: "Yeah, it's sharp but it's not nearly sharp enough." 

Me: "How much sharper would you like it to be?"  

Son: "Well, really, it's only sharp enough when it hurts to be poked with it."*

Luckily he didn't add a "duh, Mom, don't you know anything?" on the end of the conversation. 

(Sweet kid)

I could, however, tell by the intense look he gave me that he thought this should have been perfectly clear logic to me.

I must admit that I like the way children think and speak.  They just cut to the chase.  I could learn a thing or two from that.

Sadly I didn't have a thing to sharpen the crayon with, other than a pocket knife and it ended up more block shaped than when he handed it to me.

Guess it's time to invest in a new crayon sharpener. 

*And yes, I did remind him that it's not kind to poke anyone with anything sharp, and he said he only meant for paper of course.  Phew.