Totally bummed when I got home yesterday and saw my 3 beautiful, ginormous poinsettia plants all wilted & bo-bo looking on the porch.  In an attempt to make this a learning experience for all of us, I told the kids we’d go inside and Google it…maybe they need some Miracle Gro or something.

In a very *matter of fact* tone, my 6 year old son said “Mommy.  Poinsettia are tropical plants.  They’re indigenous to Central America and shouldn’t be left outside in the cold.”

I said “Really?” 

He replied “Yeah, mom.  Really.” 

It took every once of energy I had to NOT say “Shut up and get in the house.”

**Please note:  My 6 year old son’s “matter of fact” tone should not be confused with my 4 year old daughter’s “mommy you’re an idiot” tone.  They’re totally different.