The “F” Word

The other day as I was cleaning up the dinner dishes S (6 year old son) says to me, “Mom, I know what the “F” word is” in a tone that denoted he was proud of his new knowledge. Fearing the worst but also curious I replied, “Oh really, what is the “F” word?” and instantly began to concentrate on a calm reaction. S looked a little nervous, and quietly replied, “Fart”. I must not have been able to keep a complete poker face and he followed with “That is the “F” word isn’t it?”. I happily replied (relived that I would not have to have a “talk” with him that day) “Yes, it’s one of them.”