Children really do, on occasion, say the funniest things. Recently a small group of women and I met with a local cosmetics consultant to try and ultimately buy skin care products. Knowing that my five-year-old daughter would love take part, I took her along.

At the end of the meeting, the cosmetics consultant told us that we were going to play a game. We were to ask her as many questions as we would like about the business of selling that particular and upon asking questions, we would receive raffle tickets so that we may leave with a prize.

We had already been there for a few hours and Sophie was becoming restless as we were taking turns asking our questions. Finally, she raised her hand and said, "can I ask a question?" As the consultant looked at her sweetly and encouraged her to do so, Sophie asked, "when is this going to be over?"


Angela Vavrock, full time graduate student and mother of Sophie Vavrock, age five.