Authenticity is the key

Last night when I got home from work, Bonnie was having a nap and a very excited Clyde met me at the door gibbering on that Daddy took him to the shops… he got to ride in the fire engine outside of Coles… he got to drive… Bonnie was in the back… etc… etc.

When Bonnie awoke…

Me: Did Daddy take you to the shops today?
Bonnie: Yes. We bought bananas and strawberries.
Me: What did you get to ride on?
Bonnie: Uuuummmmm….
Me: Don’t you remember?
Bonnie: Oh yes, a fire engine with no ladder, no hose and no siren
Me: Oh, that doesn’t sound like a very exciting fire engine.
Bonnie: No. I call it a car!