The Mind of a Child

I love the way Abby's mind works.  For me, one of my roles as a mother is to introduce my girls to a variety of experiences and the natural world.  Generally, I pick the things I like - since, well, I can.  So, that means the girls have learned about two of my favorite things:  volcanoes - and snakes.

In the realm of snakes, Nat Geo Wild is my friend.  I love that channel.  We watch lots and lots of animals shows, and honestly, I enjoy them as much as the girls (maybe more).  A few days ago, we were watching a show on snakes (cobras, I think) and I was reiterating the way the fangs work (like a needle when you go to the doctor).  Abby then pronounced, "it's like a volcano".  This confused me quite a bit, so I asked, "how is it like a volcano?"  And, clearly, and accurately, she explained that the poison comes from a hole in the snake through the fangs.  Then, I glimpsed her mental image.  "You mean like the magma chamber of a volcano...the lava comes up the tube and then comes out?"  She nodded.  Obviously, that's what she meant.

See if you agree.