Monday, April 26, 2010

appealing to the botanical authorities

She found a dandelion that had gone to seed, a real treasure for her. She held it delicately as we got into the car.

"Mama, I don't think 'dandelion' is a good name for this flower."

I asked what she thought they should be called.

"Well, the magical little ball of magical fluff looks more like a disco ball. Maybe 'dandy-disco.'"

I laughed.

"Mama, I'm not being funny. Let's make this happen."
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7 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 26, 2010 at 12:35 PM

    So funny! And apparently she is not the only to think this way. I did a search on Flikr and found:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/41313722@N04/3935522268/

    Thanks for continuing to share! ~Micki

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  2. JenniferApril 26, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    Oh, she will loooove that! Thanks for sharing the link.

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  3. KinseyApril 26, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    I'm on the Dandy-Disco train. Let's do it.

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  4. Heather HSApril 27, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    That's awesome.

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  5. AnonymousApril 27, 2010 at 7:26 PM

    How on earth does she know what a disco ball is??? -speechykeen

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  6. JenniferApril 28, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    We focus on the important cultural lessons, Jen.

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  7. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Seriously! Could she get any cuter? "Let's make this happen." I love it!
    -IAmErica

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