We've entered that zone. The zone where one can suddenly, and usually in the least conducive circumstances, be thrown a question like;
'Mum, what's in our bones?'
or
'What's under the soil Mum?' [insert answer here] 'And under that?' [er ... next answer] 'And under that?' etc etc.
or
'Mum,' holds up a tampon, 'what's this?'
Fun times. Challenging times. Thank god for the internets.
The topic of the moment is traffic: road signs, traffic lights, changing lanes, using indicators, cats eyes, green arrows, pedestrians, 4-way stops, zebra crossings, brake lights, reverse lights, how accidents happen and the favourite discussion point of all, speed limits.
Driving too fast, driving too slow, driving like an 'idiot', getting your picture taken, paying a fine. Apparently it's all f-a-s-c-i-n-a-t-i-n-g.
And must be discussed in great length whenever we drive anywhere.
A few weeks back the girls and I were driving behind my husband in his car, when a car changed lanes too close in front of him, causing him to brake suddenly and hoot loudly. I got a big fright (no one wants to see their husband taken out right in front of there eyes right?) and blasted the careless driver with my horn too as we drove past.
Friday from the back seat: 'He waved Mum, and looked sorry. I think Dad was in his blind spot.'
Is she too young to take her license?
Sometimes I long for the days when all that was demanded of me was to sing Hey Jude on repeat.
Then I remember those days are approaching once more, only this time I'll probably be expected to also explain the inner workings of the combustion engine between verses.
What are your kids talking about?
I have a big knowing smile on my face reading this. At least I'm not alone! The six year old in our car was getting a jam session from the enthusiastic Mama in the front seat. Me. I thought I was bonding with my boys. We were listening to a great song on the radio and I was suggesting instruments for them to play [air guitar, air drums (can you say that?) etc]. I asked the six year old which instrument I should play and he strongly suggested that I should just keep my hands on the wheel! Now the three year old has begun the whole safety and being aware of everything whilst driving as well and seems to have a keen sense of direction. He says regularly to me if I am going on a new road or just in a new direction, "Mama - I think we are lost."
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