Spencer: Mom, I thought it was supposed to rain today.
Mom: Well, it said “scattered” thunderstorms so maybe we just didn’t get any.
Spencer: What does scattered mean?
Mom: It means it rained somewhere else but not here.
Spencer: (in his most genuine small boy voice) Like in China?
Mom: (laughing) No.
Spencer: How about Australia? Or Peru? (not pausing for breath)
Mom: (Laughing so hard I can’t even correct him now)
Spencer: OH, I KNOW! How about our nearest neighbor, Mexico?
At least I know he’s paying attention in Spanish class.
