I’ve always thought that was worded oddly. Not “when is your birthday,” but “what day.” But the weird part was—that day was my birthday.
“Today,” I blurted out, shocked.
The little boy nodded sagely. I didn’t want to encourage him to ask personal questions rather than doing his work—anything to get out of working for some of them—so I kept walking around the room.
Then I realized how weird that was. I didn’t know the kid or anyone related to him. I hadn’t said a word about my birthday to anyone. It's not a question people typically ask, let alone children. I backed up. “Why did you ask me that?” I asked. He smiled shyly. Then he just shrugged. "No kidding," I said. "Did something tip you off?" He just shrugged again.
Kids say the darndest things.
An open mind is the beginning of self-discovery and growth. We can’t learn anything new until we can admit that we don’t already know everything. ~Erwin G. Hall
I wonder where that boy ended up.
ReplyDeleteI love "clairboyant" for a boy. Good stuff, Tammy.
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
Kay, I've always wondered the same thing. Every time I see a TV psychic, I wonder if he could have been that cute little boy!
ReplyDeleteThat IS an odd experience, Tammy. And I agree with Kay. "Clairboyant" is quite clever.
ReplyDeleteGreat title for a post, and a fascinating story. It's strange that he asked that question on your birthday.
ReplyDeleteDonna
Children have such an open heart and mind, don't take much for us to give our selves away. :)
ReplyDeleteJules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow
Kids don't have all the pretense; they are still intuitive. He may have been your gaurdian angel, unless he was a little devil.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great title for book..."The Claiboyant". Start writing it, Tammy!
ReplyDeletePat
Critter Alley
That's cool if you ask me. And it sounds like you have a lot of stories to tell. I like Pat's title too!
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