Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Magic Shake-Ball



Dear Shake-Ball,

My four-year-old daughter shared one of her "ideas" with me today: "You're going to die."

Is this just precociousness?

Curious and Kind of Scared,

Mom in Boston


Magic Shake-Ball's Response:

"His heart and hand both open and both free.
For what he has he gives; what thinks, he shows."
--Ulysses on Troilus, Troilus and Cressida, 4.7.103-4

Interpretation:

I knew it! The little muffin is just wise beyond her years. All she gives is the truth.
Posted by Michelle Ephraim at 10:10 PM
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    You are a good mother. If it were me, I'd interpret that to mean the little darling was going to kill me!

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  2. MommyTimeJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Don't worry. She didn't say "soon." My crystal ball says you'll be fine for a good long while.

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  3. SharkyJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Aww, isn't that precious :)
    [Keep her away from poisons, sharp objects, and make sure none of your friends try to hide behind any curtains when she's around]

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