The Rooster wasn't feeling well last weekend.
[Shocker.]
All she could do repeat a whiny noise that sounded something like, "eeeeeeaaaaaaaahhhhhh."
Having eaten far too many baby carrots to be in the presence of my family or any other human beings (pppfffffttt), I decided to take her out on a marathon stroller walk.
I figured I might as well get some exercise - and maybe digest a few carrots.
I told her we were going to the playground and plied her with raisins and goldfish.
After about an hour and a half we passed a modern sculpture on the local college campus.
Seeing it from afar, The Rooster asked,"Is that the playground?"
[Amazing she still believed we were going!]"No, Rooster. That's art."
"Art?" she asked.
I realized she didn't know that word.
I wondered how to explain it to her.
What is the 22 month old definition of art?"Art is just for looking at, Rooster. It's a playground for your eyes."
"Oooooh," she said knowingly, and she seemed satisfied.
50 comments:
Great definition.
that is a fantastic definition! i think i'll use that with the Jakester
That was a good definition there!
Funny how sometimes those simple explanations work - and sometimes they don't (i.e. we're just going to go where life takes us). My favorite excuse for questions that I don't know how to answer, "It's for big people to know about".
Many, many words that I've come across - realizing Brenna did understand. * appropriate * smart * acceptable *heavenly...and so many more. Trying to explain such things is hard. It hurts my wee brain.
what a wonderful explanation! It holds true for a 22 month old or a 99 year old.
I LOVE it! What a wise mom you are.
Enough culture, Bossy worries: Did you ever get the poor kid to the playground?
"It's a playground for your eyes."
I dig you, cos you're deep.
Yes, "It's a playground for your eyes.", great description. And she fell for it, so you did bring here there.
I really like that definition. I'll quietly steal it now. I was never here...
Oooooh. Good one. Sometimes I really suck at explaining things off the cuff. You rock.
I'm so stealing that definition. Just so you know ...
Excellent answer, Obi-Mom Kenobi
Just the letter "f" away from a playground for your nose.
Actually, Art is a guy I used to have the major hots for. *sigh*
But I don't suppose that definition would work for everyone.
Oooooh good description. It's amazing how brilliant you can be when faced with questions from your children.
Love your definition -- one of the HARDEST definitions out there!
I am amazed by your mad word defining skills. ;)
a playground for your eyes. HOw neat! You got the smarts real good! Hey, when the Heir asks me deep questions, can I consult you first for an answer?
Simple answers always work the best with kids.
You should have let her play on teh sculpture. It would have gotten more use...
Love it.
I once attempted a much lamer version of your perfect definition...
Love it and will use it.
cute!!! I love conversing with my kids. Today, my daughter asked me what "11 o'clock sharp" meant. And it was fairly difficult to explain it to her. The "Sharp" part that is.
i love that. i've used playground for your ears to define the music we listen to. i like this one too.
Awesome definition!
Indeed it is.
Ingenious! That's a definition my young subjects should comprehend.
Love that!
A playground for your eyes.
I love that.
So, did you ever make it to the real playground?
Carrie
Love your explanation.
Idioms are a big thing here lately. Today after multiple attempts to get Sweet Boy out the door, I mentioned we had "to hit the ground." Boy that sure got his ass out the door. Before I could blink, he was outside banging on the driveway!!
Awesome explanation! I'm tucking that one away to use sometime!
Good call. As is Oh, The Joys. Lovely to see you again.
A playground for your eyes.
I like that.
Heh!
I need you on speed dial for when my kids ask those types of questions.
perfect definition.
Sweet, fancy Moses you are badass.
Perfect!
True, fanciful, and it makes me smile to think of it. Thanks!
Awesome. Seriously...a playground for your eyes. I love it! :)
Awesome.
And without hesitating with the answer..bonus points.
A lot of art is no playground. It's simply weird.
That may be the most elegant explanation ever!
Nice-that's a great definition! Although I did think of that truly tasteless joke about Art (along with Matt and Bob).
I think art is just someone trying to express themselves and someone else tryign to sell it, :)
Love the definition!
"playground for your eyes"...reminds me of that funny card that says "pigtails...they're like a party for your hair."
Can you now please explain artsy fartsy movies to this 25 year old as well as you described art to a two year old?
Excellent...just excellent!!
love that explanation. gonna steal it.
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