Ava: We need to remember to lock all the doors when we leave. There have been a lot of burglaries in town lately.
Bec: What?! How do you know that?
Ava: I read it in the news.
Bec: You read the news?
Ava (patiently, but with a tone that indicates she finds her mother rather dense): Well, yes, Mom. I read the newspaper every morning.
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I should add that this conversation was of note because I’ve been rather worried about this as well. Someone has been breaking in to homes while residents sleep inside, which isn’t exactly a comforting thought when you’re up with a newborn at 2 am. Every little noise raises alarm, especially when you spend roughly four hours a day watching Criminal Minds.
However, I just logged onto the local news site and discovered there’s been an arrest in the case. I shared this with Ava, thinking it might put her little mind at ease, too. Olivia overheard our exchange, and asked if the man would be in jail forever.
Ava responded, “No, just until he learns you can’t burgle.”
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