During our youth, we're allowed to say whatever comes to mind and our comments are usually considered to be cute. For example: I asked my 12 year old granddaughter if she ever wanted to wear makeup or if any of her friends did. Her surprising reply was that she was pretty enough, but her friends were kind of ugly and they needed it. That kid has no problem with body image! Her sister, a vivacious 5 year old, stopped by after school yesterday and refused to go home because Grandma's house was cleaner and quieter and I had better treats. She found watermelon in the fridge but refused to eat it unless it was dipped in sugar. When I explained that the fruit was sweet enough by itself, her response was, "But it isn't DELICIOUS!" How can you argue with that? While working 28 years in a nursing home, I discovered that the old folks revert back to the open mouth syndrome---they can get by with saying anything that comes to mind. Now, that's something to look forward to!
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