thinktank

"Semantics"

Today, Sierra and I went to Wal*Mart to get some school supplies (for Sierra) and baby supplies for my niece's baby shower. Of course we had to make the obligatory stop at the built-in McDonalds, which happens to be next to the restrooms we had used earlier. When we were done eating, I told Sierra I just wanted to run by the toiletries area so I could buy some nail polish remover before we left. So as we walked toward the other end of the store, Sierra kept pulling my hand back towards where we had been sitting and said "you're going the wrong way, Mommy!" I said, "No, sweetie, the toiletries are this way." She said, "Mommy, no they're not!" I once again explained that we were indeed going the right way and she just looked confused and said "oh, so you're going to use a different bathroom this time... " I then got to explain the difference between toilets and toiletries and we both got a good laugh out of it. Next time I'll know to use "Cosmetics" or "Health and Beauty Aids" or maybe even "the Nail Polish aisle."