Global Child
On the way home from school today, Bobbin was disagreeing with me at every opportunity. At one point I said, "Wow, you are just bound and determined to argue with me today, aren't you?" to which she responded, "NO, Mommy. I am NOT bound and German!"
Later on at dinner we were talking about what is significant about this week. She's learning about Veteran's Day in school (and yes, I did let her know that in Canada and the UK it is referred to as "Rememberance Day"). Somehow the topic turned to country leaders, and I asked her "Who is responsible for leading our country? Who has that responsibility?" to which she replied, "President Obama!". Then she paused and asked, "But Mommy, what about the Royal Family?"
I need to brush up on my history of Canada-US relations, the American Revolution and War of 1812 faster than I had anticipated, it would seem.
But I think my answer of "Great question! The Royal Family lives in London in Buckingham Palace in the United Kingdom, which is a different country from the United States" along with a list of all of the living immediate family members was a sufficient response for her curiosity this evening.
That's my girl :-)
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