On the beginning of time…
February 25th, 2006 Tony
Ben: When did the day start?
Me: Um… [not sure if I want to say "midnight" and make him feel like he's missing out on something before he wakes up] … the day starts about 7… when you wake up.
Ben: No, Dada, when did all the days start.
Me: [scrambling] Um…
Ben: I think before they built the houses.
Me: [Wow.] That’s right
Ben: And before the bridges…
[Ben commences "listing voice" -- which almost always produces his most thoughtful material. I just stay out of the way and try hard to remember it all.]
Ben: Before the babies came out of their mamas’ bellies…
Me: That’s right.
Ben: Before the dinosaurs and dragons and alligators were alive…
[long pause]
Ben: … and before they poured the concrete
Me: [stifling a laugh] That’s right
Ben: And before the children appeared.
There you have it. The beginning of time. I think it’s honestly better than I could have done myself.
Entry Filed under: General