"So, we're learning about cones and cubes and spheres and stuff at school. The moon is a sphere. Is the earth a sphere?"
"Yes," I said absently as I put on my jacket and scarf. We were heading out the door to school. "The earth is a sphere."
"So, basically we're the only ones on a planet. This is the only planet that has life...so that makes us aliens. Isn't that right, Mama? Yes. We're aliens."
I just looked at her. She continued her running monologue as we got into the car and buckled herself in.
"I have gym today," she said, abruptly changing topic. I drove around the corner and pulled up to the curb of her school building.
"Oh? How about Fred. Do you have Fred tomorrow?"
"Oh I get it. No. Tomorrow I have Mary, and after that, Olivia. Next comes Max..." She trailed off as she slid out of the car.
I could still hear her rambling as she walked towards the doors. Driving away, I smiled.
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