Insight

Lily and I have been discussing service animals and things related to disabilities. She asked me about the wheelchair painted on certain parking spots, signs, etc. We talk about being considerate of others that may not have the abilities that we do and how everyone is different. She then saw an article in a magazine about a "helper monkey." (A veteran with no legs has a monkey that turns on/off lights and opens things for him). She thought it was so cool and I told her about service dogs. A few days later, while driving to school, we see a man walking down the street with a service dog. Lily was so excited and was able to clearly see what the dog's harness and handlebar looked like and how they worked. She then tells me, "Mama, if that man's eyes don't work, he should get some new ones, because I can see just fine!" So I start asking her where he can get new eyes (the eyeball store), and who will make them (some man), and just kept prodding her. She sits quietly for a few blocks and I swear I can hear the wheels turing in her head. She then says, "Mama, maybe when people die we should give their eyeballs to someone who can't see." I sit stunned and tell her that's a pretty great idea. Then she adds, "Maybe they can even fly the new eyeballs here on an airplane from Chicago." Did my 4 year old just discover organ donation? Can't wait to see what's next!