Thanks to Martin Luther King, Jr. Scott and I were able to get married. At least, according to Emma.
She has been learning about Martin Luther King, Jr in honor of his recent birthday. Everyday she comes home from school with more stories about him. Earlier in the week she named all the kids in her class that wouldn’t be there if it wasn’t for Martin Luther King, Jr.
Then, this weekend we were having lunch at my parents house. She started talking about him again. She talked about how people of different races were not allowed to be married before. She looked at Scott and I and said “It is a good thing for you that Martin Luther King, Jr. did what he did. Because if he didn’t you wouldn’t be able to be married.” We both looked at her confused and asked “Why?” She looked at Scott and whispered “Because you are black.”
We tried not to laugh, because she is really sensitive about that lately, but I have no idea where she got the idea that Scott is African American! Maybe because he is tan???
So, in honor of Emma, I want to say Thank you to Dr. King for allowing Scott and I to get married 
- I am Kerry, and this is my blog. I am a wife, mother and photographer. I use this blog to talk about my life, my family, and my love of photography. I also use it to showcase some of my photos. I hope you enjoy it!
Oh Kerry! That is just too precious!!! LOL
By Heidi on 01.20.10 6:34 am | Permalink
THAT is hysterical. I love when kids are in the early grades and start learning things and applying it to things in real life by themselves. They make for the best conversations (and blog posts).
By Amanda on 01.20.10 6:42 am | Permalink
We would also like to thank MLK for our marriage. I thought she meant because of religious background for you guys. Jordan says kids in class also tell him he is black. I guess it’s all relative to what you are comparing it too
By Elizabeth on 01.20.10 8:54 am | Permalink
That is the cutest story ever! That definitely put a smile on my face today!
By Christina on 01.20.10 7:16 pm | Permalink