Of Drums and Drumsticks

Today we were invited to the Trumbos’ house for lunch.  We had a lovely meal.  Luke was especially enthusiastic about the fried chicken which was served in a big bowl.  I think he must have assumed that if we put all of the pieces together, they would comprise a single whole chicken, because on the way home, he made this observation.

Luke: Well, I know there were only two drumsticks in that bowl, because chickens only have two ears.
Mama: What do you mean, Luke?
Luke: Well, I ate two drumsticks and there couldn’t be any more drumsticks from that chicken because chickens only have two ears.
Mama: What do drumsticks have to do with chickens’ ears?
Luke: Well, I don’t know, but a drumstick is a part way up inside of your ear.
Daddy: Wow.  Chickens must have pretty big ears!
Luke: Yea, I guess so.
(Mama and Daddy trying mostly unsuccessfully not to snort and snicker in the front seat.)