This week is particularly dedicated to babies. Births around us which bathe us in a blissful atmosphere! Joyful events which did not fail to catch my daughter's attention. This morning, she wanted to know a little more on the subject “Say, mom, where do babies come out?” ". Several loooonngguuuuess seconds of silence left me alone with my inability to instantly find the right answer. Several options present themselves.
HOW DO THEY GET INTO THERE?
Between coffee, “brushing teeth” and rushing off to get to school on time, my little unicorn (this is her current passion) decides to tackle this fundamental subject. I can see she's looking at me strangely this morning in the bathroom. She finally questions me about this strange phenomenon of “the baby coming out”, which also implies the question of the “baby coming in”…. To be honest, that's not really what I'm thinking about at the time. I suddenly felt so alone. An irrepressible urge to run then crosses my mind. But then what is the right attitude to adopt in this case!?
Little baby in a swaddling blanket in cotton muslin signed Milinane. Reassuring and comfortable, it is perfect for infants from their first days.
WHAT GOOD ATTITUDE?
In a few seconds several scenarios are available to me. Start by telling him THE PURE TRUTH! After all, you shouldn't lie to children, right? “Ah ah ah! But my darling, you need to know that it can be very, very painful to bring out a baby” or even “Mom, was very angry with Dad after you were born! » (lol). Another solution can be “BOTTAGE IN TOUCH”. A strategy, therefore, which consists of completely ignoring the subject by diverting our child's attention to a completely different burning question: "My darling, for breakfast, would you like a good little pain au chocolat?" ". In my opinion, it is going backwards in order to jump better... into the even deeper abyss of lies and self-discrediting. It’s also not very rewarding for my little “walking seed of curiosity”. And finally, there is the option of “NI-NI” which is the result of an arrangement between the truth and the watered-down myth.
SMALL DEAL WITH THE TRUTH
In the end, it was the last solution that I adopted very hesitantly. I began to jabber, half-heartedly, a part of reality, sprinkled with rhinestones and sequins so as not to make it sickening. Before pronouncing each word, I first analyze them internally, ensuring that I am not going to trigger anxieties or blockages in the more or less long term. At this moment, I feel a weight of lead weighing on my shoulders on which the institutional function of “MOM” rests. So here is my short, effective and very mimed response: “You know my darling, thanks to the love of a dad and a mom that a baby comes in the belly. And they come out through the lower belly.” These words indicate with very clear gestures, access to the exit! (a large "V" pointing to the ground). In the end, I let him go with a still questioning look. I sense many more questions to come in the coming days. For my part, I wonder what she is imagining!
And you ? How did you get away with it?
Have a nice week end.
M
PS: This week, cozy seats and strollers are in the spotlight! With the sunny days, our little ones go out and enjoy sunny walks comfortably with Milinane.
