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Her life flashed before her eyes

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Woman with young daughter sits at table behind me at lunch. The little girl is probably 4 years old.

Tiny Girl: “Mommy, is that a boy or a girl?”

Mom: (face pales) “Sir, I am so sorry. I am SO sorry.”

Me: “I’m a daddy, but I have really long hair.”

Mom: “Sir, I am so sorry. She didn’t mean it. I am SO sorry.”

TG: “I like your hair.”

Me: “Thank you. I like my hair, too.”

(we go back to eating)

Mom looks like she’s going to pass out.

NOTE: Lighten up, people. Everyone is different and kids have questions. Just answer them as directly as you can and move on.

Today’s visual aid

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That’s a new one. Twin toddler boys in the booth next to me are running around, ignoring their parents’ pleas to sit and behave. Then Dad says, “Sit in your seats or I’ll have that big guy get you.”

I look over at four tiny eyes staring at me.

For the record, they’ve been sitting politely for about 15 minutes at this point.

Too bad it would never work on my kids.