Zen Conversation with My Daughter, Episode 2

My daughter and I drove by Seattle’s beautiful Lake Union. A seaplane flew by and we got to talking about how they work. I explained that seaplanes are doubly wicked cool because they can float as a boat AND fly as a plane. She thought for a second, made the connection in her little brain, then said,

“Oh, seaplanes are like my 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner!”

“That’s right, honey. What a great way to think about it.”

What I really wanted to say was. “That's right, baby. Just like you, white mixed with Chinese. 2-in-1, ta-da!” If only she can appreciate how funny a comment that is coming from a biracial child. There will come a time.