We
get a ton of books from the library every couple weeks. Lately
Elizabeth has been loving the non-fiction choices. I tend to just pull
books that seem interesting without a lot of review. This has gotten us
into a couple of big conversations
during nighttime reading.
Last
night I walk in to give her a kiss and Jeff says “Oh great momma is
here. Maybe she can explain why the buildings are not there?!”. What I
thought was a book about tight rope walking and New York City was
actually a book about 9-11
and the twin towers. Sigh. Not the conversation you want to have at
830pm although I think years of pediatric oncology nursing has readied me for these unplanned conversations. I kept it simple with a brief explanation, talked a little about having and not having love in your heart. The importance of embracing differences. Answered
only what was asked.
Each time I swear I'm going to vet the books a bit more but now I think I won't. Better to start these conversations at home.
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