Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Thorns and barbies

Jason: Why do roses have thorns?
Me: Some flowers and animals have prickles around them - like roses and hedhodges - to protect them from animals that want to eat them or hurt them.
Jason: But, then how do people get roses into vases with all those prickles around them?
Me: They probably use gloves and special very sharp scissors to cut the roses.
Jason: Oh wow (makes happy noise) - specially sharp scissors!

Sydney: Are Barbies alive? I know they're not, but I want them to be alive.
Me: You're right, Barbies are dolls, they are pretend.
Sydney: Are the men ones called Barbies too?
Me: No, they're called Ken dolls.
Sydney: Some day can I buy a Ken doll and have him marry my bride Barbie with the sparkling ring? She needs a man.

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