I thought I need to re-post this from Tori. She gave me the go-ahead. Click on the link to go to her site. From the Mouth of a Grandkid | torimcrae I love the things kids say. Sometimes words of wisdom. Sometimes self-revelation Sometimes they just make me laugh. Here’s a ‘new’ one from Shannon: She woke up very early Sunday morning. “Grandma, can I watch cartoons?” “No.” “Can I watch a movie?” “No movies. No TV.” Her access to the tube is controlled and limited. “Can you turn on some music?” No, Shannon. I don’t have time to find a station.” I needed to put together a big bowl of potato salad for a Father’s Day Barbeque after church and I knew it would take most of the time I had left for getting it and myself ready to go. “Don’t you like silence,” I asked her. “No.” “Is that why you talk all the time? To fill the air with noise?” “Yes.” Mystery solved. Now I know why there is non-stop chatter from the time she wakes up until the time she falls asleep. The only time it stops is when she is watching a TV program she’s interested in. Other programs or even music don’t really stop the talking. Her mind works a-mile-a-minute and there is no filter between her brain and her mouth. If she thinks it she says it. <Big sigh.> Today I told her mother about my discovery. “Oh, yes,” she laughed. “I know that. We’ve had that discussion before.” It appears there really is nothing new under the sun — not even Nonni’s ‘new’ discovery. http://torimcrae.wordpress.com