Are you SURE that's not a bee??

When we are playing outside, Xaye has become distracted by ants - which he refers to as bees.

Thus, the conversation that follows is a list of all of the animals that live outside.

Needless to say, a lot of animals live outside. As time passes, I watch him collect and move toys from various spots in the yard in an effort to avoid playing near the ants. Then, the discussion about animals who also live outside begins. This cycle goes on for 30-45 minutes.

I continue to encourage him to observe the ants, hang out with the ants, share general space with the ant....not so much. The cycle continues.