So, I've been pretty open about the fact that my baby is going to be born about 6 months "early." However, I've left it to my siblings to explain whatever they want to their children (sorry, guys... I know this has precipitated more than one sooner-than-planned conversation regarding the facts of life). I've had a difficult time answering direct questions from my nieces and nephews, not wanting to lie to children, or betray their parents.
Two days before the wedding:
Bryn, age 6: (looking at my large, round belly) Aunt Laura, I think maybe you’ve been eating too much.
Laura: Could be. Do you think that’s why my belly is getting so big?
Bryn: (giving me a suspicious glance)Well, do YOU think that’s why?
Laura: Hmmm… maybe...
Calvin, age 3: (while playing nearby with some blocks, states very matter-of-factly) Her stomach is so big because there’s a BABY in there!
Bryn: (with a spout of loud, loud laughter) Calvin, that’s ridiculous. You can’t have a baby until you get married, silly!
Cami: (gives everybody in the room a don't-you-dare glare)
One day after wedding:
Bryn: Now that you’re married, is there a baby in your stomach?
Laura: There sure is.
Bryn: (with a big smile) I already know it’s a girl, isn't it?
Laura: Yep, I’m going to have her in April. Will you be a good cousin to her?
Bryn: Oh, YES! I’m quite looking forward to it.
Two days after the wedding:
Jeffrey, age 5 (casually walking by and pointing to my abdomen) Aunt Laura, is there a baby in there?
Laura: Yep, there is.
Jeffrey: (pauses, looks very confused and deep in thought) But you’ve only been married for, like, ONE DAY…
Laura: Well, sometimes it only takes one day…
Jeffrey: Oh… (starts to walk away again, then turns back) Aunt Laura, why does it only take one day?
Laura: That's a good question… I think your dad wants to answer it.
Michael: (shooting me a dirty look) Jeffrey, go downstairs and play.
9 comments:
That conversation with Jeffrey was one of the funniest things I have ever heard!
I have to agree. Jeffrey was quite insightful. I don't think he bought your story one bit...
Poor Jeffrey's going to be scared for life. Married, and Bam!!! there's a baby in the tummy. Bryn hasn't brought up the subject again, so I figure I'm safe from The Talk for a few more years (/months/days).
Hmmm . . . knowing Bryn, I think days is more like it, Cami! :-) Too bad you couldn't have had these conversations on your wedding video, La! Those kids really do say the darndest things - and they're pretty smart cookies, too!
Oh dear, oh dear!! Thanks for making me laugh this morning. And sometimes I WISH the first 6 months took one day--wouldn't that be nice :-)
Ha ha ha! Those are so funny!
It's the water. It acts fast. ;)
Now, think about this. If the first six months only took 1 day, how many babies could you concievably (pun intended) have in a 20-year child-bearing period?
All I can say is I love it...
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