Once a week I volunteer at the YMCA with the Crafts Program. I don't know who enjoys it more, me or the kids. Seriously. It's one of the best parts of my week. Not only for the awesome company of the 4-8 year olds, but we make some pretty cool stuff, too. And *sometimes I even hang what I make on my fridge.
Anyway, yesterday at crafts, I wore my nose ring. Bad move.
"What's in your nose?"
"I think you're prettier without it in."
"Did it hurt?"
"You should take it out now."
"Does your mom know you have it?"
"I would take it out before you get in trouble."
I was bombarded! How could there be so many questions/comments about something so small?
And then this questions-
"Why do you have that anyway?"
I didn't know what to say. How much detail do I go into? And why do I feel so defensive?
Finally one little girl, who clearly had enough of the questions herself, spoke up, "Because she likes it, OK?"
End of discussion. So simple and to the point. Like only a 4 year old can be.
Always.
