"Mom. How do people get babies?"
"You know how. Remember, your brother grew in mommy's tummy and then he was born and we had a baby."
"No, but how do they get in mommies' tummies?"
"Um."
Expectant stare.
"Um. When a mommy and daddy love each other and get married... ahem...errr... theymakeababyandthenit'sborn."
"What?! They MAKE a baby? HOW?!"
"Uh...did I say make?"
"Yes. They make a baby. Tell me how."
"Um."
"Mom? Tell me how you make a baby."
"...I'll tell you when you're older..."
"I want to know now. Tell me how."
"Hey! Want some juice? Let's see if there are any cartoons on!"
I think I handled that well.
I am so enjoying watching you raise children.
ReplyDeleteThat was handled very well. It might be a good idea to come up with a slightly more accurate explanation for the next time she asks. Or a good stock of attention diversions.
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