Crazy, sweet Myleigh

This is Myleigh. She is my third child. There is something different about her. I know every parent says that they have a "special" child. And, yes, every child IS special. Myleigh is just a special kind of special. I don't know what it is but she has a way of capturing the heart of anyone she meets. She is funny, witty (for a three year old), entertaining, and extremely happy. She just brightens the day with her charisma and sweet, charming ways.

I could write a book with all the adorable and hilarious things she says and does. Every. Single. Day. I'm serious y'all, she is a HOOT! And the book would sell, I'm sure. But I'm BARELY writing this blog. A book ain't gonna happen! Anyways, one thing she did the other day was pretty funny and veeerrrrrry embarrassing.

We had been learning about MLK and slavery. Myleigh thinks she is just as old as the rest of the clan and stubbornly tries to do the same school work as my 9 and 6 year old. So, she was learning right along as usual. I explained slavery and we watched MLK's speech on youtube. It was a fun topic and the kids were quite interested.

After we wrapped up all of our assignments we decided to go to Chick-fil-A. It was crowded, as usual, and my kids were some of the MANY kids playing in the play area. When it was time to go and I called my kids to leave the play place, Myleigh came running out with wide eyes and information to share.

"MOMMY!!!!" she yelled, "There are BLACK people in there! And Gracie even TOUCHED one, like this...." (gesturing a poking movement with pointer finger) 

I. Was. Mortified. 

The entire restaurant heard her. I mean, this was big news and Myleigh needed to share it loudly! Now..... I knew why she was saying that. She was just using her new knowledge from school! However, the way it came across to the parents of said "black" friend sitting at the table next to us.....well, who knows. 

Sorry peeps at Chick-fil-A. Myleigh was just being Myleigh.