Pretty Poppies

Here’s what the fly on the wall of my minivan heard this morning!

For the purists among us, yes, I’m actually assuming for the purpose of this post that there was a fly invading our space this morning … although it’s highly unlikely!

Radio Lady: …. got busted for possession of opium. If convicted, faces …

Radio Guy #1: That reminds me of the test that was done to determine if eating poppy seeds could cause you to fail a drug test.

Radio Guy #2: … those eating poppy seed cake or muffins failed their drug test even though eating poppy seeds is completely legal.

Little Man: Mom, what are poppy seeds?

Me: You know what sunflower seeds are? (He nods yes.) Poppy seeds are the seeds of a poppy plant. People put them on muffins, cakes, and stuff like that.

Little Man: That man said they were illegal. Why are they illegal?

Me: Nope, he said they were legal. But there are some things made from poppy seeds that are illegal.

Little Man: What?

Me: Well … there’s a drug called opium. It’s made from poppy seeds and is illegal. It’s very bad.

Little Man: What’s opium?

Me: It’s an illegal drug. It’s not OK to use it.

Little Man: Why is it bad?

Me … this time to Husband: I can’t believe I’m discussing opium with a 4 year-old.

Husband: I think it’s funny that you are actually trying to explain it.

Little Man: If you shoot a goose in the bum, the police will come. That’s illegal.

Me: You are right. It’s not OK to shoot a goose in the bum!

I love the 4 year-old mind! I’m thankful for the trails it takes!

Who knows what the fly will hear on the way home!