Lipstick

MOMMY:

Today in the car you had brought a purse with some lip gloss in it that you got for your fourth birthday (I forgot who gave it to you).  You announced that you thought I should buy you some lipstick because you don't have any and you want some.

I asked who you knew that wore lipstick.  You didn't name anyone.

I asked you what lipstick was.
You said, "It sticks to your lips."
"What sticks to you lips?"
"Lipstick."
We proceeded to do a little who's on first? bit where you were able to answer, "Lipstick" until I explained what lipstick was.
"It can make your lips look a different color."
"Oh, like dying your lips?" This alluded to a conversation we had the day before in the car about a woman driving next to us with blue hair.  Oh, I love teachable moments that allow me to build your vocabulary!

I explained that lip gloss is good because it make our natural beautiful lip color just look a little more shiny and bright. Lip gloss is great.  You're not getting lipstick for a long time (we'll see how long I stick to that idea :-) ).  I don't even know if I have lipstick.  This is where me parenting girls is going to get interesting.  I have friends that wear make-up, we'll make sure you figure it out when the time comes.