The F word!

Every mother has been there. The day your child will completely and utterly embarrass you in public. Well, today was one of those days...almost!
We were in the grocery store, by the fruits and veggies (almost the exact same spot as the "kids in public post" way back when) Kaylen was sitting in the front of the cart, Aiden in the back. They had been quite well behaved through the entire store, being very patient as we gathered our groceries. They were talking amongst themselves and even singing a few Christmas carols along the way. So we were almost done with our shopping excursion when Aiden pipes up and says "Mom, guess what? I know an F word!"
The sheer look of horror that must have been on my face. Out of the corner of my eye, I see another shopper whip her head around and stare in awe. What was I to do; divert the situation, tell him to be quite, scold him and say we don't say the F word, run out of the store like my life depended on it...all suitable options. Instead I'm completely shell shocked and speechless. Before I could gather my thoughts, he says "I learned it at school!"
Seriously, one of his little buddies is teaching him cuss words at school? He's only 5; have I not protected his innocence better then this? Oh no, here it comes. (sounding it out) "Fuu, Fuu, Fuu...Fine! Fine starts with F."
My heart is pounding out of my chest, relief fills the air. Bless his little heart, I'm so proud that he is learning to read, even the F words. I'm sure it won't be too long before he does learn the real F word, but for now I can have a good laugh about it. We love our little Aiden so much, he makes our lives so much more interesting and entertaining. ♥