Breaking News: Moon Appears in Daytime

Elliot has become increasingly obsessed with the moon in recent months. Every night before bedtime, he demands to be taken out onto the balcony to see it. (This being San Francisco, the fog often leaves him disappointed.) He used to ask to see the moon during the day too, but we've explained to him that it goes to sleep during the day and wakes up at night. (I feel a little bad not providing a more scientific explanation.)



This morning we got off on the bus and began walking to daycare when Elliot saw the moon in the sky. He was gobsmacked.

Elliot pointed repeatedly at the sky, saying "Moon...moon...moon!" Some passers-by tried to say hello to him, but he only wanted to tell them about the moon. They laughed and kept going. Elliot seemed pretty sure he was sitting on the story of his life, and no one cared. Fools, don't you realize? THE MOON IS AWAKE IN DAYTIME.

The universe is a mysterious place.