While out on the playground this afternoon, one of the children called my attention to another child who was on the swing. When I looked over, I saw why the first child was so excited. The boy on the swing had his tongue out and was licking the chain holding up the swing! The following conversation took place:
Me: Dear friend, please don't lick the chain. It's dirty.
Child: But Miss Rachel, it taste-ez good!
Me: I'm sorry, silly, but we don't lick the chain.
He gave me a sly little look with a smile, then stopped licking the chain. A few minutes later, I looked back and he was licking the chain again. I reminded him again to stop and then he explained,
Child: I'm going to eat it for my dinner! It will be pretty crunchy! And it might hurt my toothies back here! (pointing at his molars and flashing a completely irresistible smile).
1 comment:
Too cute... I think most kids have at least tried to taste the playground equipment at one time or another, though.
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