In my office, I have a sliding window directly behind my desk and computer. Yesterday, during nap (when the lights are out and the only light near me is the glow of my computer screen and my fancy stained glass lamp), I had an interesting conversation with a child...
I hear a little voice say, "Excuse me." My window slides open a tiny crack, and I see two ghostly eyes peeking through the now open window. A disembodied voice begins to speak.
Four Year Old Boy: I like bananas.
Me: I like bananas too.
FYOB: Why is that banana on your desk?
Me: I'm going to eat it.
FYOB: I see that you have popcorn on your desk.
Me: You're right, I do.
FYOB (a bit louder): Popcorn is NOT allowed in this school!
Me: I didn't realize that. Why can't we have popcorn?
FYOB: Because of the peanut butter and our school is peanut free.
Me: I'm not sure that I've ever had popcorn with peanut butter, but my popcorn is just made with corn, butter, and salt.
FYOB: Hello? That is called PLAIN popcorn.
Me: Oh, okay! That's what I have - plain popcorn.
The ghostly eyes narrow suspiciously and peer at the popcorn.
FYOB: Oh. That's okay then. I hope you like your lunch!
He slides the window closed and runs over to his teacher.
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