Between sisters

The persistent spring flue still lingering around, it has been such delight to witness my two girls discussions this week..

From gay marriages to Oedipus complex

- 5-year old: "You know, I really love my friend Terka. I think I will marry her."
- 8 -year old: "Oh no, you two can't get married!"
- 5-year old: "Why not??"
- 8-year old: "Two girls can't get married"
- 5 -year old: "Says who? I will!"
- 8-year old: "Well, anyways you wouldn't be able to have babies.."
- 5-year old (reflecting in silence)
Later the same day
- 5-year old: "Daddy, I love you so much. I think I will marry you."


Beaches and Peaches 

- 8 year old: "Mom, what does Beach mean?"
- "It means "ranta" in English honey.
- 8 - year old (not looking convinced): "Why would the boy talk to me about beaches.."
- "Maybe he meant "peaches", which means "persikka". It depends on the context, explain the situation"
My husband now raises his eye browns and gazes at me meaningfully, but I am oblivious.
- 8 - year old: "Well, he pushed me at school at the door way and yelled "Oh you B*ch".
-"***"
-8 - year old continues: "But Emma said the same thing, it probably means Beaches or Peaches.."