From Secret to Surprise

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“Knowledge increases by sharing, not saving.” – Lyrical

My 6-year-old daughter’s best friend, who is 8-years-old and lives next door, came over this past Sunday with a secret. Here’s how it played out:

Sunday mid-day: “Oh, we’re…. <groan> Never mind. Forget I said anything. It’s nothing bad but I can’t tell you for 3 days.”

Sunday 20 minutes later: I heard her telling my daughter that they are getting a new car and then adding “Well, my dad just said not to tell EVERYONE.”

Monday morning carpool to school: “So I haven’t told ALL the kids on the block.” Then my daughter piped in “Yeah, and my mom doesn’t know.”

Monday evening: My 2-year-old came into the kitchen after playing with his sister and her friend. He ran to me and exclaimed “We have secret!”

Tuesday morning carpool to school: “It’s not too big a deal whether people know or not.”

Wednesday morning carpool to school: “In the new car, we are going to put a towel under my little sister’s seat because you know how messy she is. It should be here today. Or maybe tomorrow.”

Thursday morning carpool to school: “The surprise is going to be here next week.” I asked why it was a surprise now instead of a secret and she replied, “Well, we know it’s coming but not everything about what it’s going to look like so it’s a surprise.”

This must be why we don’t burden our kids with secrets, especially the ones that are heavier to bear!

20 thoughts on “From Secret to Surprise”

  6. I always feel that if you want to spread news quickly, you share it with people who can’t keep it a secret. 😆 This story is too cute and made me laugh out loud. I hope the neighbour enjoys their new car!

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    1. That’s a good strategy to spread a secret!! I bet it works every time. Yes, the whole scenario kept me listening and laughing all week! 😀😀😀

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  7. This made me smile, and I love that she totally grasps a secret from a surprise. Children are the best. I expect a sequel to this tale once the neighbors car arrives and then a trilogy when all the children have carpooled in it…lol

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  8. I love this, Wynne. Brought a broad smile to my face.
    Reminded me of my daughter when she first started attending a playschool at age three and making greeting cards for every occasion.
    She would come home bursting with excitement with a mother’s day card, show it to me, and whisper in my ear, “Mum, this is a secrete. I am going to hide it and give it to you on Mother’s Day. Will you please be surprised?”

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    1. Ah yes, the rationalization! Kids are so funny to listen to. I know you must have many years more experience listening to carpools but I’m looking forward to it! Hope you have a great weekend!

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