Speak Tiger

"Mommy, wouldn't it be cool if we lived in the jungle? And we were rich somehow so we could have all the stuff we get at home; like, you know, chocolate milk and stuff. I could make a bunk-bed out of sticks so my friends could visit and sleep over. We could climb trees and dry out the leaves for paper. We could go swimming in the water. Paint our faces with mud. Dad could bring his telescope. It would have to be a pretend jungle not a real one so we could speak tiger and monkey languages. Make friends with the birds and bugs. That way they could help us out, you know, and teach us about jungle stuff. Wouldn't that be cool? Shouldn't we do that sometime?"

-Naomi

Inclusive Nature

Naomi: You want to come play magic fairies?
Me: Hmmmm, I’m not sure.
Naomi: Are you a little nervous?
Me: Nervous?
Naomi: We’re nice fairies.
Me: I don’t doubt it. You’re a nice kid too.
Naomi: Yeh, we even say it’s ok to let grownups into our forest.
Me: How gracious.
Naomi: I know.