Eli: Mom, I hope the French don't take my Christmas presents.
Me: Eli, why would the French take your presents.
Eli: Because they are mean. And they don't like happy kids.
Me: Eli, the French aren't mean. Where did you hear that?
Eli: You hear it all the time! The French take your presents.
Me: I don't think you have to worry about it, Eli.
Eli: Do you think if I wear my French jammies on Christmas, they won't take my presents?
Me: Eli, I am pretty sure most of your jammies are from Target, Gymboree or Carters. I would highly doubt any are French.
Eli: Well I am going to wear my French jammies tonight and again at Christmas and we'll see if it works.
He went over to his drawer and got dressed. And suddenly it all made a lot more sense.
