Clarification
Maybe it's because I've been so tired lately, but I guess I should have gone further into detail with my last post and clarify a few thing. I don't want to give anyone the impression that I'm trying to overprotect my children. I know it's totally my fault that I gave you this impression, so I want to clarify it a bit. (And as someone who was sheltered in an extreme way as a child, I know that I don't want to repeat that with my own children.)
I'm sorry I didn't explain this in the last post, but I'll probably never know why Bonnie asked the question about the belly button, because she actually knows exactly how babies are born. (she knows a lot more than I did even when I was a teenager). Bonnie goes with me to the Pregnancy Center every month or so, and there are charts and booklets there that I have been able to use to explain to her exactly how labor and delivery works. She knows that there is a birth canal, and she has seen models and she has asked all the questions and I have given her all the answers as honestly as I can.
But I wasn't prepared for Noah's question and I was trying to think of an answer to his question which wasn't too , as he is only four years old- I was totally unprepared and instead of answering him directly right then and there, I decided to wait till my husband got home to decide how to answer him. I was sure he could find a better way than I could to put it - He's always better with that stuff than I am when it comes to the boys.
But honestly, my point in writing about it was only to get people to laugh about the conversation- to me, it was funny. That was the only reason I wrote the post. I'm sorry that I gave anyone the impression that I'm hiding my kids in a bubble or something like that. That wasn't at all what I was trying to express.
By the way, I love the suggestion that one person sent about "the door". Very well done... I think I might use that one!
P.S. There are two books that we have at the Pregnancy center, and I've read through enough that I know I cannot wait to give to the kids when they get to their teenage years... They are written by Focus on the Family and I wish that when I was a teenager I had had such a wonderful resource that explained everything I was going through at the time, how to deal with it or understand it, and that also taught values. I'm going to order mine off of Amazon.com because they're really cheap that way...if you have a teen, you might want to check them out! Bloom and Boom
I'm sorry I didn't explain this in the last post, but I'll probably never know why Bonnie asked the question about the belly button, because she actually knows exactly how babies are born. (she knows a lot more than I did even when I was a teenager). Bonnie goes with me to the Pregnancy Center every month or so, and there are charts and booklets there that I have been able to use to explain to her exactly how labor and delivery works. She knows that there is a birth canal, and she has seen models and she has asked all the questions and I have given her all the answers as honestly as I can.
But I wasn't prepared for Noah's question and I was trying to think of an answer to his question which wasn't too , as he is only four years old- I was totally unprepared and instead of answering him directly right then and there, I decided to wait till my husband got home to decide how to answer him. I was sure he could find a better way than I could to put it - He's always better with that stuff than I am when it comes to the boys.
But honestly, my point in writing about it was only to get people to laugh about the conversation- to me, it was funny. That was the only reason I wrote the post. I'm sorry that I gave anyone the impression that I'm hiding my kids in a bubble or something like that. That wasn't at all what I was trying to express.
By the way, I love the suggestion that one person sent about "the door". Very well done... I think I might use that one!
P.S. There are two books that we have at the Pregnancy center, and I've read through enough that I know I cannot wait to give to the kids when they get to their teenage years... They are written by Focus on the Family and I wish that when I was a teenager I had had such a wonderful resource that explained everything I was going through at the time, how to deal with it or understand it, and that also taught values. I'm going to order mine off of Amazon.com because they're really cheap that way...if you have a teen, you might want to check them out! Bloom and Boom
Posted by Bethany at 8/25/2009 6:02 PM 
Categories: my kids and the cute things they say and do, family
Categories: my kids and the cute things they say and do, family
Bethany. When my last little one was due my then 4yr old insisted that I would throw up the baby and if he could watch! He refused to believe anything else so that was ok with me. LOL!
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Bethany,
Don't feel like you need to justify your stories! They are adorable and funny and I thoroughly enjoy them. Anyone who would be offended by it or critique or criticize your stories, doesn't know you very well!
It was an adorable story!
Hugs,
Allison
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I thought it was funny! I agree with Allison, you don't need to justify your story.
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Hey there,
I love your blogs! And anyone that reads them daily I think understood your stories. They were adorable!! Thanks for the laughs.. when my 2 and 4 year old boys asked me last year how the baby came out I said very a factly in the hospital room. They said but how and I said the doctor knows what she's doing and she takes care of it! They were comepletely satisified and didn't need further explanation! You seem like an awesome mom and a great person! I like how freely you blog!! Keep up the funnies and your recipes!!
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Bethany,
Funny thing! I noticed you wrote funny things MY kids say. Exactly right, your kids. Those quick to judge are those whose children run wild!
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Good morning! Relax. Some people judge and it does not matter. God gave you those precious children to protect and to raise, not everyone else. Everyone has an opinion, but only yours and your husbands count. I think you answered in the same manner that any mom would have answered in that situation. Really, how much information do they need at this age any way? They should be enjoying life right now, not bogged down with fears, concerns, and information they can not use now any way. I love the fact that they thought you could only have a baby if you are married. WOW- if we could teach all the other "children" in society that moral information instead of all the factual information that we feed them. Maybe we could protect them a little longer! You guys are doing a great job, as if that matters coming from someone you do not even know, and the fruit of your labors is evident. Congratulations on your newest blessing! By the way, you will also receive lots of comments because you have more than 2 children and hear the question: "Have you figured out what causes it?" We hear it all the time with our 6 blessings! Oh the questions that causes!
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I don't think you need to apologize. The subject is one that should be treated carefully since so much of our culture is both driven by and also weirded out about sex and babies and the like. It's tough when you are caught off guard knowing what is appropriate for an x-year old to know. Do your best and that's all you can do...
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Hi Bethany,
Do not apologize for telling us a funny story. Too many people are out to always be soooo serious and "correct" that they forget that life is just sometimes funny.
For the record: My youngest children think that ALL babies get cut out of mommy's tummies. That is because my last 2 babies have been c-sections.
hope your feeling well. praying for you!
hugs
shelly
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When I was pregnant with my 3rd, my oldest was only 3. He started asking questions about how the baby came out...and I told him she would slide out a special tunnel. Ha. He immediately asked where the tunnel was and could he see it! I think I told him the tunnel was in the Mommy's private parts and no, he didn't really need to see it. He dropped the subject and months passed. After she was born and I was home from the hospital, he very emphatically told me that the next time I had a baby, he wanted to be there so he could watch!! I'm 27 weeks pregnant now with baby 4....and my son is going on 6. He's had much fewer questions this time around than he did 2 years ago....go figure!
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Don't feel you have to justify yourself.
You are truely a great mom.
A kind and loving person.
Never feel anything else.
There is a time and a place for everything. Im sure, you know your kids best and you know whats best in every situation.
So.... How are you??
Did the scanning go as planned??
Kirsten DK
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You don't need to justify yourself. Nothing you said was in anyway wrong. I think you are a great mother and person. Btw, your stories are extremely funny.
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