Friday, July 18, 2008

His story retold

Me: You know what Matt? It's Nelson Mandela's birthday.
 
Matt (4yrs): Who?
 
Me: Nelson Mandela.
 
Matt: Nelsow Madela? Who's he? Is he a man?
 
Me: Yes, a very special man.
 
Matt: Does he turn into incredible Hulk?
 
Me: No Matt.
 
Matt: Oh. (A bit disappointed)
 
Me: A long time ago some naughty people put him in prison.
 
Matt: Was he in an accident?
 
Me: No. They didn't like him so they put him in prison for 27 years.
 
Matt: Ag shame.
 
Me: He came out of prison and became the most important man in South Africa.
 
Matt: Oh.
 
Matt: How old is he?
 
Me: 90 years old.
 
Matt: Can he now watch Harry Potter?
 
Me: Yes Matt.
 
Matt: What's his name again?
 
Me: Nelson Mandela.
 
Matt: Oh, ja, Nelsow Madela.
 
Happy birthday Tata Madiba. On this day every year I'll tell my children your story.

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