You may have seen this photo before. I took it over a year ago. I suppose I like the way the light hits the water in the jar so early in the morning. Or the stark white surroundings with the vibrant blue of the flowers demanding prominence. Either way, it is one of my favourites. Also when you read on, no photo I've ever taken could possible cover the subject matter at hand. Please forgive this random pairing.
You see tonight while I was out in front of our house mowing the lawn a police cruiser screeched to a halt in front of me, at the foot of the driveway. It would seem my five year old called 9-1-1.
My ten year old then comes out of the house and says "Mummy, the phone is for you!" The dispatcher tells me that fire and ambulance are on their way. I shout "NO!" My head spins around to spy my five year old shrugging it off like it's nothing. The nice officer had to tell her when it is appropriate to call the police. We had a wee talk following the incident. It seems she just wanted to know when her daddy would be home from work. Hmmmm. Likely story.
She's an interesting one, my littlest girl. When her daddy finally arrived home, she asked him to call his coworker who is of Chinese descent, because she had to know how to say "Thank you" in Chinese and also wished to learn how to draw a "B" in Chinese. Needless to say she was disappointed to learn that there is no such thing as a "B" in Chinese. She had to suffice with saying the Cantonese phrase for "Thank you" over and over. "Doh je."
Never a dull moment. Enjoy your day tomorrow. Here is a wonderful link to make you smile big. Full of happy happy. xo
Wow. She's what I'd call a handful! I love that she wanted to know how to draw a B in Chinese! It sounds like she has her mama's curiosity and zest for life . . . and then some!
Great link, Gillian. Thanks for the smile! xoxo g
Posted by: Gigi | June 16, 2010 at 11:26 PM
Oh My God! What a story to tell when she is older! :)
What a darling she is! Kiss her for me please :)
Posted by: Preeti Shenoy | June 17, 2010 at 04:30 AM
Oh my! Little B is quite the inquisitive girl. Hmmm, sounds familiar. Could it be she's her mother's daughter??!!:) xoxox
Posted by: Tara Bradford | June 17, 2010 at 05:38 AM
If I could love her any more than I do, this latest escapade would ensure it!
I love her spirit.
xo
Posted by: ~Sheila~ | June 17, 2010 at 09:22 AM
not the first one to call 911 i am sure. someone has to challenge you for you to grow, lol.
Posted by: soeurs du jour | June 17, 2010 at 09:32 AM
Yep she is one to watch!
I can see that shrugging it off like it was nothing...
Busy B
xx
Posted by: gemma | June 17, 2010 at 03:29 PM
Oh, and i thought I had stories to tell about my children! This one will stay with you for years to come. :)
Posted by: GraceGal | June 17, 2010 at 05:49 PM
OMG!! Gill, you must have been so shocked!! Thank you for the very funny story Gill, I actually guffawed when I read (thankfully I had just swallowed that mouthful of cofee ). I love hearing stories of how children keep us on our toes and never cease to have that element of surprise. Little B sounds like a very funny and interesting little girl!
Posted by: lisa | June 21, 2010 at 09:59 AM
You are cracking me up. Cracking up!!
Posted by: Relyn | June 21, 2010 at 11:06 PM
On no but still, so funny! You have me grinning from ear to ear with this story. Doh je, Gillian!
Posted by: susanna | June 25, 2010 at 06:21 PM