Conversations: While Digging up a Tree Stump

Mr. Sneaky Pants and Dr. Peds were digging up a big tree stump on the corner of the house where a tall juniper bush died over the past few winters.  An ax was involved, which made Mr. SP very happy.

Mr. SP:  Dad, what’s the strongest thing in the world?

Dr. Peds:  Uhm, probably love.

Mr. SP:  Oh.  (exasperated pause) Well, what’s the strongest thing that’s not a fluid inside your body like love?

Dr. Peds:  Hmmmm.  Probably God.

Mr. SP:  I knew that.  But what’s a really strong thing that is something hard on and on the earth.

Dr. Peds:  Do you mean, like a material?

Mr. SP:  Yeah.

Dr. Peds:  Well, diamonds might not be the very strongest thing, but they are one of the strongest materials.

Mr. SP:  Yes!  Diamonds would work.  That is what I was thinking of.