Ellie is at an age where she is still trying to figure out the differences between boys and girls. Recently when she walked in on Daddy peeing, she asked "Can I see your flute?" At that point, Daddy had already zipped up and didn't really feel a strong urge to pull it out again, so he said no. In a reassuring voice, she responded with "But I won't pull it off. I promise."
Later that night she walked in on Mommy going potty...
Ellie: What's dat called? (Pointing between my legs) Is dat a bajima?
Mommy: Va-gina? Yes.
Ellie: Do I have a Vad-jima?
Mommy: Yes, all girls have va-ginas.
Ellie: But not Daddy.
Mommy: That's right. Daddy's a boy.
Ellie: Daddy does not have a babima. What's called his?
Mommy: Daddy has a pee-niss.
Ellie: Oh. Everyone has a pajima cept Daddy. Daddy has a pee-ness.
Mommy: Actually all boys have a pee-ness.
Ellie: But dey can't sit down to go potty like we can! So dat's not good.
1 comment:
I sympathize with your husband, having two girls and fielding those questions.
Bravo to you on using the correct terms and treating the topic maturely, too many parents don't and create poor communication with their children.
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