On our way to school, McK and I chit-chat about all sorts of things. Sometimes we talk about her friends or music. Sometimes we listen to my favorite podcast if the topic is appropriate. Sometimes we listen to her favorite podcast to hear a good story. Sometimes we play an epic game of I spy…
Today, though, she caught me off guard. I heard a quiet question from the back and turned down Thunder so I could make out what she was saying.
Mama? How do babies get out of the mamas’ tummies?
I’ve been dreading this question. I could say something like magic or I don’t know. But I’ve been firm about telling her I would never lie so I feel like I need to be honest here.
How do you think they get out? Maybe I’ve dodged a bullet.
Nope! I don’t know. That’s why I’m asking you. How did G and me get out of your belly?
Well, the doctor helps the baby come out. I’m hoping it’s a sufficient answer that is truthful enough that she cannot call me out on it when she learns the whole story.
But how do they get out?
I sat in silence for a few moments. She asked again. I took a deep breath.
They come out of the mama’s vagina.
Oh. Ok. Then a minute later…But how?
The mama has to push and the doctor helps.
Ok. Like when you hold my hand when I poop?
Kind of. But Daddy held my hand.
Ok. Can I get a munchkin?
What I thought was a big deal was not. Sometimes moms are the ones that make things bigger than they should be.
Question. Answer.
It was as easy as that. I just hope she doesn’t ask me how they get into the mamas’ tummies anytime soon.
I am writing for the 2019 March Slice of Life Challenge
Karyn In The Kitchen 
Oh my goodness! I laughed out loud (and even snorted!) I do think sometimes we make a much bigger deal out of things-I’m not a parent, but I remember when I went through my divorce and knew my students would ask questions and was nervous. Basically, they moved on quickly and told me, “You should get on match.com!”
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They child is wiser beyond her years. Clearly.
Thanks for stopping by and reading.
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What a sweet post. May all your questions and answers be as simple and easy!
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Fingers crossed. 🤞
Thanks for reading!
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Oh my goodness – your last line made me laugh out loud! Don’t your wish we could keep them this sweet and innocent forever!
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I sure do! I just hope she doesn’t go spreading her new found knowledge to all her friends at daycare! 😬 Thanks for reading.
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I’m not sure I could sound as bold and confident if my daughter asked that question. Got the clue-be honest when dealing with children.
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If you’re not, they will know! Thanks for reading.
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This was adorable! My sister taught me that trick about answering a question with a question. (How do YOU think they get out?) You can get some fun responses with that!
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It is the best trick ever! Thanks for stopping by to read.
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This is so funny! I was wondering how you were going to respond 🙂 When you first asked her what she thought, was great. I’m going to try that the next time a student asks me an awkward question! Thank for sharing your fun conversation!
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Try it. It works SO well! Thanks for reading.
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This. Is. Priceless. Oh my I laughed. I can only imagine the pit in your stomach when that rolled out her mouth.
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If I hadn’t been driving I would have stopped dead in my tracks.
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OMG! I held my breath reading this. You truly handled this conversation like a PRO! And what a curious/donut loving little one! 😉 Thanks for giving mamas like me with even younger kiddos an idea of how to navigate this when the time comes.
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I learned from the best. That what do you think is usually a good one! Thanks for stopping by to read.
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Way to be frank with your little girl!
I feel that people try to sugarcoat everything anymore, and it results in misperceptions and confusion.
Our little ones need to be told the truth, plain an simple. Good job!
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Those are exactly my thoughts. Simple but truthful. Don’t make a big deal of it and she won’t. Thanks for reading.
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Love it! I could definitely feel your tension. I got lucky with this question because the doctor cut my son out of my tummy.
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You lucky duck. 😂 I kid. But yes. Not what I was expecting before 7am. Thanks for stopping by to read.
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SO great! My son has just entered the “why” stage so I can only imagine some of the questions I will be getting soon. You handled this beautifully! Way to go, Mama!
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Isn’t the why stage just so much fun?! Good luck, Mama and thanks for reading.
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This is amazing! The questions from this age group are endless and I applaud your ability to stick to the facts! I will remember this when these questions start being asked of me…..eek!
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Haha. Love this. Olivia asked this question once, I told her the same…babies come out of vaginas. She cocked her head and gave me a funny look and giggled “no silly mommy”. The she went off to play, but I think this question is going to resurface again.
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No doubt it will. They ALWAYS resurface.
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