Preppy Pettit: How on earth do I explain this to a 4 year old?

Thursday, May 7, 2009

How on earth do I explain this to a 4 year old?

J: "Momma? How cum' S has two Daddies? Where is da Mommy in dat family?"
Me: "Let me get back to you..."

8 comments:

Henley on the Horn said...: Because his daddies are very confused, sweetheart!! That is HILARIOUS; May 7, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Tippy said...: "Sometimes two grown-up men love each other like your mommy and daddy love each other. S has two daddies who love each other and S, so S doesn't have a mommy."

Goodness, I don't envy you that conversation. My friend who is a principal of an elementary always tells me kids only ask what they are wondering about - answer only what they ask. Don't offer more info than your kid asked for. In this case, I would tread veeeery lightly!; May 7, 2009 at 2:04 PM
Preppy Pink Crocodile said...: Different families are made up of different members. Some have a mommy and a daddy, some have just a mommy or two daddies or just a grandma or aunt. What's important is that all the children are loved as much as you are loved by mommy and daddy. I think simple and honest answers work best with young children.; May 7, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Preppy Pettit said...: Thanks!!; May 7, 2009 at 2:23 PM
Stephanie said...: Gosh that is tough!

Good luck...you'll have to let us know how it goes!; May 7, 2009 at 4:36 PM
Gracie Beth said...: I love your reply so much! My parents probably would have traumatized me or confused me with their answer.; May 7, 2009 at 7:47 PM
Emily said...: OMG that would be so hard to explain! Good luck. I like many of the responses on here.

So sorry that you were not able to come to dinner the other night. I was looking forward to meeting you. Hopsy had wonderful things to say about you and the twins!; May 8, 2009 at 1:48 PM
Mrs. Fabulous said...: I like Preppy Pink Crocodile's response! I don't look forward that that kind of conversation when my little one gets older!; May 9, 2009 at 4:58 PM

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