A few days ago Prince, Princess and I were in the grocery store. We were walking along and Prince begins telling me about a spy kit he wants for Christmas. I was in the zone, trying to think of what else I needed to get as he is talking about this really cool toy he wants. I will admit that I was half listening when Princess mentioned that she wanted one too and did I think she could get one for Christmas too. Below is the conversation as it took place. I can't make this stuff up ~
Princess: Mommy, do you think I could get that too?
Me: I don't know if we need two of them in our house. Don't you think one is plenty and you can share?
Princess: Listen Mommy, I need to tell you something. Do you know what coveting is?
Me: Yes, I know what coveting is. Do you know what it is?
Princess: Coveting is wanting what your neighbor has and we've been learning about it in school and it's a sin.
Me: That's right.
Princess: So if Prince gets the spy thing and I don't get one I might covet what he has and that would be bad but if you will go ahead and just buy me one then I won't want it cause I'll already have it. See? Then I won't have to covet.
I think I'm in trouble. We send her to a Christian school to learn the Bible and she's definitely doing that, but this child is smarter and has more angles than I could ever think of.
Wow she is totally on top of her game. She made a strong case for sure.
ReplyDeleteHa! She's definitely a smart little thing:) Cute!
ReplyDeleteI SOOO enjoy your kids! The Christmas picture is beautiful, and I am not a bit surprised at her logic. That girl may be on the Supreme Court one day (we can pray!)
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