someday, the sense of social norms will set in

setting: playground, conversation with one of my four-year-olds

goofy girl: Pretend you're cold.
me: What do you mean?
goofy girl: Pretend you're cold!
me: Okay. Brrrr. (hug arms tightly around myself)
goofy girl: No! Do that thing again!
me: Ooooh, you want me to shiver.
goofy girl: Yeah, do it!
me: I can't make myself do it; it just happens.
goofy girl: Come on! Pleeeaase!

other things this same little girl has said to teachers:

• Can I see your toes? Come on!
• Show me your belly button!
• Do you have something in your mouth? (after someone coughs)
• Where in your house did you throw up?