Daughter's Wisdom Nuggets - 3
Whatever we talk about often gets absorbed by our kids’ sponge-like brains. I’m most of times unknowingly chatting about weight, diet, exercise, or some neck or foot sprain and naturally, that’s what my daughter catches on to. She knows that’s one of my frequent topics. Today morning, feeling a bit displeased with myself, I asked her, “Zaara, do you think I’ve gained weight in the last couple of weeks?” She gave me a slow scan tip to toe and went, “Hmmmm…”😅😂 With my best sad puppy face, I sighed, “Okay, okay! I know, I know! Holidays and all that festive eating didn’t help me.” Without missing a beat, she said, “It’s okay, Ma. In science we learned about animal adaptations, right? This little bit of fat you gained is just like a polar bear’s blubber. Even I gained some!” Amused and curious, I asked, “Really? What do you mean?” She grinned, “It’s a protective layer of fat that keeps you warm in the cold winter ❄️😂 and gives warmth to your young one - that’s me!” Then she wrapped...