Tomato Woes

William and Abe are at the age of discovery! Everything is new and interesting to them, and they LOVE talking...both of them.  There is never a lull in conversation at our house (unless they're sleeping); and we like it this way.  Yes, there are days when we relish quiet, but most of the time we can't wait to hear what they're going to say next.

In a house full of boys, dialogue often strays along the topics of bodily functions, bugs, animals, pirates, super heroes, dirt, digging in dirt, sticks, rocks, and "The Things They Learn at School". The latter is very important, because they try to out-do each other in the "I know more than you" arena. Sometimes their discourse gets a little heated and I have to step in and be the peacemaker. Most of the time, it's chummy banter. For example, I had to make a quick trip to the store to grab a few necessities, and William and Abe tagged along.  The poked, picked, and chuckled all through the store. On the drive home, William decided to throw out something important he learned at school.

WILLIAM:  Abe...did you know that a tomato is a fruit?
ABE:  (no response)
WILLIAM:  Hey, Abe!  Did you know that a tomato is a fruit? My teacher said so!
ABE:  (no response)

At this point I spy Abe in my mirror just looking out the window.  I wonder if he's ignoring William on purpose. I choose not to say anything.

WILLIAM:  Did you hear me, Abe? A tomato is a fruit!
ABE:  (sighs) No, Will-i-a-a-m! A banana is a fruit!  A TOMATO is a BOB!!!

Since he was two, Abe has been enamored with Bob and the VeggieTale gang.  When he said this, I had to chuckle.  To this day, he will not eat a tomato because it's BOB!  He's a precious guy, but one of these days he's going to discover just how yummy a bob can be. :)