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Out of the Mouths of Babes: What Grade Are You In?

The boys had a friend over today.  When the conversation turned to school, here’s what was overheard:
Christian (the friend):  Ryan, what grade are you in?
Ryan:  Fourth.
Connor:  I’m in first.
Christian:  I’m in fifth (with a big grin, because he’s in second).
Connor:  I’m in sixth.
Christian:  Eighth.
Connor:  College.
Christian:  College.  That’s at least twelfth grade.
Sigh, they’re in such a hurry to grow-up… and yet, they have no idea how much they’re hurrying through. 
College is after twelfth grade, I explain.
Christian:  There are twelve years of school?!
Yes, I inform him, and then it’s quiet.  Twelve years of school is a lot to think about when you are just beginning the second grade!

This post is linked to Tiny Talk Tuesday.  
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