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Honesty Hurts (OUCH)

Conversation last night over dinner with my Miguel and Mikayla: Miguel: The aid at our school might help me get a new locker.  She's really nice. Mikayla:  How old is she? Miguel: I don't know I never asked her. Mom:  That's a good idea it probably wouldn't be polite to ask a woman her age anyway. Mikayla: Does she have wrinkles around here (pointing to just under her eyes). Miguel:  I don't know she might be a little younger than Mom maybe like 45. Mom: (said sarcastically) Well it's good I don't have any of those wrinkles. Kids all break out in laughter! Mom:  You know actually I'm proud of those do you know what they're called? Miguel: (quick comeback) BAGS? (then immediately claps hand over mouth and says,) "I don't know why I just said that it just came out." We all had a good laugh, including me!  The honesty of children is so real. Thank goodness I have a good dose of healthy self esteem!  I later had to tell Miguel ...