Even the Security Guard Giggles Sometimes

Today we went to the National Archives. It is amazing to me that they have the actual documents so I can truly see the Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights.  As we were viewing the documents, I was quizzing the girls on the facts. Imagine this conversation in the rotunda under the supervision of armed security guards. 

Me: Taylor, do you see all the states listed at the bottom of the Constitution?

Taylor: (pointing) right here?

Me: Yes. Do you see Texas?

Taylor: No. 

Me:  Why not?

Taylor:  Because I can't read cursive yet.

Even the super-professional security guard giggled. 

In her defense, when we told her what we were going to see, she knew about the 13 colonies. Apparently I framed the question all wrong for my literal child. 

This trip has been full of learning and sprinkled with priceless conversation. More to come. I've been taking notes!