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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. Visit Mary at Not Before 7 for more precious words out of the mouths of babes.

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