Abigail cogently noted tonight that her Mr. Potato Man (who has enough attachments to be Mrs. Potato woman if we want... or a curious mix of the two...) has only three fingers and a thumb. Carefully concentrating on numbers these days and not letting a detail pass her by, Abigail asked me why.
Now, I don't know why I even try to answer some of these questions. I mean, I should know better. Abigail is usually one step ahead of me. But I just couldn't resist.
"He has only three fingers and one thumb because he is a toy, honey," I answered.
"But Barbie has four fingers and a thumb and she is a toy, too," was the immediate and articulate response.
You got me there kid.
He's pretend, OK Abigail? He is pretend... geez. It is really complicated... I don't know why Mr. Potato Head has only three fingers and a thumb... maybe someone does.
I really thought she would be at least ten before she stumped me to this extent.
Sigh.
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