Firing and Wiring.

Henry, discussing a battle wound on a triceratops at the MN Science Museum.

Henry is on fire with crazy things he says these days. They delight us, puzzle us, and frustrate us. Here are a few more snippets of his brain in action. Literally, I think we can see his synapses firing and wiring.

[Andy & Henry are driving in the car. It has been silent for some time.]

H: "Daddy, you are freaking me out."

A: "Why, buddy? I didn't say anything."

H: "You are so silly."

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H: "Mama, what is time?"

M: [Silence. STILL. How do you even start to explain the concept of time?!]

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[We are in the car, on a 15 minute ride.]

H: "Mom, I have to go potty."

M: "Do we need to stop at a gas station or can you hold it?"

H: "Gas station."

[We stop and go in. Jack is in the car seat. Henry and I are standing at the toilet.]

H: [Huge grin]. "I don't have to go potty! I didn't even drink anything."

[We pack up and leave the restroom. As we go out the door, Henry turns to me...]

H: "I have not been to a gas station. Gas stations are BEAUTIFUL!"