Steffie, who's very much like a little butterfly herself, was really excited about coloring it. She did ask for a little help cutting it out.
"I am having trouble cutting the antlers," she told me. "I couldn't decide what color to make them, either. What color are the antlers on a butterfly?"
"I have seen different colors of antennas on different flying critters," I told her. "Most butterflies I've seen just have black ones, they look kind of like tiny wires."
That's how I correct their grammar, by repeating the word they want back to them and just ignoring improper word usage. Seems to work.
"Oh yeah. Antenna. Antlers starts with A, too. I get them mixed up."
She giggled.
And then she colored the antlers pink.
How cute! I love kids' malapropisms!
ReplyDeleteMe too. And she's another one of the adorable variety.
DeleteGood for her! Why not pink?
ReplyDeletePink was perfect for her rainbow 🌈 butterfly.
DeleteI say more pink antlers in this sorry world.
ReplyDeleteI vote yes also. It's unanimous.
DeleteIf only my own 'mental shedding' were as tangible and impressive as a set of antlers! This was such a cool reflection on outgrowing the things that used to define our strength. Glad to see you're finding some quiet treasures out there in the wild.
ReplyDeleteMy job is full of small joys. And more than one bigger joys.
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