Birds Can Drive

Ella: So mom, which kind of bird can drive?

Mom: What? Drive what?

Ella: A car. Daddy says that birds can drive cars.

Mom: Are you sure he said that? I don't think any bird can drive.

Ella: Why not?

Mom: Can you think of some reasons why a bird might not be able to drive my car?

Ella: Hmm . . . well, I know that daddy said it.

Mom: Let's call him . . .

. . . Hi Daniel. Ella tells me that you told her that birds can drive.

Daniel: Well, I told her that ostriches are big, but I don't think I told her they can drive. I also told her that some hawks and eagles can carry away small animals and children, but I don't think I mentioned cars. Maybe she meant toy cars.

Mom: Are you talking about toy cars, Ella?

Ella: Yes, that's right. Some birds can carry toys, not drive cars. That's what he said.

Note that Ella latched onto the idea of birds carrying away toys, not small children. I find that odd.