She will resent me later on because of this
May 24th, 2006
Taking Claire to daycare the learning center today, we passed a few Canada Geese in front of a nursing home…
Claire: “‘Not one’ goose is ‘geese.’”
Me, giving positive reinforcement to her understanding of irregular plurals: “Why, yes!”
I continue driving…
Claire: “What is a baby goose called?”
Me, relishing in this teaching moment: “A ‘gosling.’”
We turn the corner at the local high school as kids are crossing the intersection…
Claire: “What is a baby duck called?”
Me: “A ‘duckling.’”
We pass by the middle school and spot a handicap-capable school bus…
Claire: “What’s a little bus called?”
Me, not skipping a beat: “A ‘busling.’”
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