Or Black & White Flamingos.

While six grandchildren were visiting this weekend, we had an opportunity to go for a short walk on the creek. Just turned 8-year old Goober Evalina and I were doing a little bird watching.

Goober:   OH!  Grandma!  Look at those!

Grandma:  Uh huh.  Two Canadian Geese.

Goober (Sighs, and in a disappointed tone):  I thought they were short Ostrich.

Then she walks ahead of me and I hear her add quietly, "Or Black and White Flamingos."

Comments

heather said…
Well didn't you know that the ancestors of the canadian geese were flamingos? They migrated from Florida.
9:50 AM, July 25, 2010
Coffeypot said…
Doesn't matter which. They all taste good on the dinner table.
10:13 AM, July 25, 2010
Susie said…
I love that she has such a magical imagination! I'm pretty sure that Heather is right about the Canada Geese ancesty too...better tell Goober.
10:31 AM, July 25, 2010
grammy said…
Love it (o:
My four year old grand baked goodies with her Mom and sisters and took it to her Dad's work. She walks in the door and proudly announces, "We brought Bikini bread"!
10:44 AM, July 25, 2010
Anonymous said…
Short ostriches and black and white flamingos - love it :)
5:57 PM, July 25, 2010
Sandy said…
you know, Gram, you could photo shop her some black and white flamingos.
9:09 PM, July 25, 2010
Tillybud said…
Thank you for such a sweet story. I love the way children think!

Tilly x
6:53 AM, July 26, 2010
Intense Guy said…
LMAO.... short ostriches... :)
10:32 AM, July 26, 2010
Far Side of Fifty said…
me too..LMAO..what a great mind that one has! :)
1:45 PM, July 27, 2010
Unknown said…
That is too adorable! I think I'd rather they were called Black and White Flamingos, lol.
8:17 AM, July 28, 2010
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