The Mouths of Babes

This weekend My husband and I went to see our son.

My mother-in-law and sister-in-law, along with my 2 young nephews also came for the visit. Because it is the long Labor Day weekend, the place was packed full of visitors

 all wanting to see their loved one.

Explaining the procedure to my 2 young nephews I used the words of my niece, "and over there is where they get recess." I explained how the guard would look at the bottom of their feet and in their shoes.  I thought I was a pretty quick thinker when they asked me why and I explained that the guard needs to make sure they are not trying to sneak a key into the prison. I guess it wasn't the best of explanation. The older nephew explains that they would notice someone walking in with a key in their shoe. He then shows me how a person would look with a key in their shoe, and he was right, it would definitely draw attention.  I then explain that the guard will have them raise their hands so they can check out the boys shirts.  Again..."why"

Well what the heck, I have nothing to loose by trying the same explanation. "Because maybe you have a key hidden under your arm"   My nephew laughs and explains that the key would fall out if you raise your hands.

End of explanations.

Inside the boys go with me to show that they had no keys with them. The younger one is quite impressed with the process but did not think it was fair that the guards had walkie talkies and he did not get one. Once inside I take the boys to the vending machine where they can pick candy and chips and drinks. They make their selection and go to our seats and the younger nephew sits down, smiles and says

" I LOVE this place!!!"

Again...out of the mouths of babes.

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