conversation @ the park

April 21, 2012

We took the kids to Brooklyn's Playground today and the kids were swinging and there was an open swing in between Abby and Stockton so Aaron took it and did some swinging. He got off after a couple minutes and I would say a 9 or 10 year old girl took it immediately, almost like she was just waiting for him to get out. Aaron walked over to Abby and then the conversation between me and the girl went like this:

girl: That guy is scary. (talking about Aaron)

me: Why do you say that?

girl: Because he is ugly.

me: That is not very nice to say about someone.

girl: My mom told me I can hate people that are ugly, and that is why she is married to a handsome man.

me: Well, I'm married to that guy and I think he is pretty darn handsome.

girl: You need to get your eyes checked!

me:  That is not very nice to say and you should be a little more careful about what you say about others, especially if you want to make and keep friends, and I think you are very pretty.

girl: I know I am!

End of conversation!

Then the kids were done swinging and soon as we went to leave she stopped swinging as well.

Part of me feels sorry for this girl, because I could totally tell she was just seeking attention..... and part of me just wanted to lecture to her or her mom about respect! 

But mostly I just laugh because I can't believe it happened!