Where Does That Hole Go?

Me: We should update your blog, Mabes.

Mabel: Oh. I can't, my tummy just hurts. You can do it.

Me: What should I say for you?

Mabel: Thank you. Thank you.

Me: Thank you for what?

Mabel: Thank you for kissing me today. (Listening to Peter Pan record.) Is that Captain Hook?

Me: It is.

Mabel: Yeah, I like Captain Hook. But I don't like the other pirates. They're a little scary. Mommy, where does the toilet go?

Me: Huh? The toilet?

Mabel: Yeah, when you go into the hole, where do you go?

Me: Well, the hole goes into the floor, into some pipes, down into the basement and out into the street.

Mabel: So if i fall into the toilet I'll go into the floor, into the basement and out into the streets?

Me: Well...yes.

Mabel: Is that why I have my Dora seat?

Me: More or less.

Mabel: (long pause) Mommy, what would happen if I went into the toilet?

Me: You'd get grounded. Stay out of the toilet.

Mabel: I'm just pretending Mommy. It's how I learn. Get used to it.