Evelyn and Chocolate

I must share a story from Saturday evening that is somewhat embarrassing for me. I have to share because it's a prime example of not only the honesty of children but also Evelyn's ability to "know-it-all".

Evelyn has a doll, a dark skinned doll. My mom bought a light skinned doll for Soren and a dark skinned one for Evie so we could know which doll belonged to which girl. Simple logic. Soren was playing with the doll Saturday night, and wanting to be a part of her game I asked, "Soren, what's your baby's name?"

Innocent question. Not-so-innocent answer. Soren responds, "Um, chocolate." The doll is dark skinned, I must remind you.

I say, "I'm not sure that's such a good name for your baby." Evelyn points out, "Why not, Mom? She is black, isn't she? Chocolate is black and so is the doll." Truer words were never spoken.