Who Needs a Teepee When You've Got a Library

You will need two pieces of information to truly appreciate the following story.  First, Emma has been building a diorama for school this week about Indians.  She has created grass (made out of colored rice) and a stream and there are plans for a teepee.  Katherine printed out some pictures of buffalo and Native Americans to glue on cardboard and place in the diorama.  Second, our local library has a display case inside with arrowheads, pictures, and other Native American items.

Now for the story.....

Before bedtime tonight, as I was reading to the older two kids, Sophie was asking Katherine about the diorama.  Katherine explained to her that it was a school project that Emma had to do and that it was about the Indians and where they used to live.

Sophie looked at Katherine and said, with complete confidence, "I know about the Indians.  They used to live in the library.  They left all of their stuff there."

You have got to love the 4 year old perspective.