Dem bones, dem bones …

Random observation of a nearly four year old boy – “If we don't have bones our skin will fall down won't it?”

Me – “Yes, that's right - we need our bones to help us stand up straight and move around.”

Nearly four year old boy – “Have you got bones?”

Me … (thinking - “I know I’m old but I’m not THAT saggy”) – “Yes, I have bones too. All people have bones. We also have big curved bones covering our heads to protect our brains.”

Nearly four year old boy – “What’s brains?”

Me – “Your brain is what you use to think with and it is very important”.

Nearly four year old boy … (looking scared) – “I don’t like brains. I want to take it out”

Me – “We can’t take it out”

Nearly four year old boy … (plays trump card) – “Whyyyyyyyyy?”

I have now ordered a model skeleton from a medical supplier.

It will delight and/or terrify him.

I just hope it comes with a manual.