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Bell meant for chicken, not children

Submitted by Natalie Yabusaki

This story never fails to bring a smile to friends who recall similar situations encountered in communicating with young children:

Growing up, kids are often faced with "confusing" references. Last week, my sister's husband was away on a business trip, leaving my sister to juggle the responsibilities of caring for her 5-year-old daughter, 3-year-old son and 9-month-old baby. While the kids were watching TV and the baby napping, she quickly placed a sheet of chicken nuggets in the oven and set the timer, before proceeding to bathe the kids. Just as my sister finished bathing her 3-year old son, her 5-year old ran into the bathroom to ask why the bell on the oven went off. When he heard my sister explain that the bell was to let them know when the chicken was done, my nephew innocently asked, "Mommy, am I the chicken?" My sister laughed and answered "No." He then proceeded to ask, "So who's the chicken?"

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