Knowing that the subject could potentially open up a can of worms, it was time to tell Joshua and Andi that we’re going to have another baby. Andi said she would give him/her kisses. Joshua? Well, not so smooth…
Adult: “Guess what, guys? We’re going to have another baby in our house.”
Joshua: “Today?”
Adult: “No not today. Not for about 8 months.”
Joshua: “How long is 8 months?”
Adult: “It’s past your birthday, past mommy’s birthday, and past Christmas.”
Joshua: “Why’s this taking so long?”
Adult: “Well, it takes time for the baby to grow big and healthy enough to be born.”
Joshua: “What’s born?”
Adult: “Born is when the baby comes out of mommy’s tummy and into the hospital room and then comes home.”
Joshua: “How does the baby get into your tummy?”
Adult: “Umm…….”
Joshua: “Is it in there now?”
Adult: “Yep. Sure is.”
Joshua: “Well how’d it get in there?”
Adult: “Umm….”
Joshua: “Did you eat a baby?”
Adult: “Something like that. Hey! Sesame Street is on!”
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What a smart little guy! I think you may have a future Theologian based on his awesome deductive reasoning skills!
weak! it was your one shining moment to tell the truth and have checked that off your list!
next time tell him straight up. that’ll teach him to be so curious.
We think you handled that brilliantly! Sesame Street was the perfect answer. By the way…ours is due about a week after yours:)
I think Isaac accosted us with similar questions when Olivia was on her way into this world. And, I’m pretty sure we saw a “deer” outside the front window. It was strange and funny at the same time.