05 November 2010

Tap Water:

This conversation took place the first week.  He was SO respectful throughout this precious conversation.

Thirsty Boy: (Looking around the table at every family member over the edge of his cup)  Is this tap water?

Someone: Yes.

Thirsty Boy: (Sniffing the cup.  Pulling a face.)  It smells yucky.

Someone: Maybe you are smelling the dishwashing detergent in the cup?

Thirsty Boy: I think it is the water.

Sister:  It's the cup. 

Thirsty Boy: In China, we don't drink tap water.  It will make us sick.

Someone: This tap water is safe to drink.  In America, we have a water treatment system that gives us drinkable water at the tap.  China is still working on getting a clean water system.  See, we are all drinking the water.

Thirsty Boy: You know, this isn't safe. (sips the water).


......Day before yesterday, he said, "I like tap water, now."


7 comments:

  1. Funny Story and sounds much like a story we had at our house.

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  2. Now mine, looked at me funny when I told him not to use the tap water in China.

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  3. Interesting to see from his perspective! Cute cute one!

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  4. Well, he fits right in with you guys. The Lord gave you the right one! Imagine that! Chantele

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  5. Isn't it amazing how adoption changes all of our lives. When you married your husband did you ever imagine you would be having such a conversation. We are all changed forever. Kim

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  6. LOVE this!! What a great memory . . . so many more to come!

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