Baby Talks

As we were waiting in the car for hubby, parking wardens and the old neighbour to resolve the parking issue. Kiddos and I were chatting away as usual.

Jovan: Mommy, can you swim when you're pregnant?

Mommy: Of course. It is actually good for pregnant ladies to swim because our bodies are lighter in water, so our legs can get to relax.

Jovan: But won't the baby drown?

Mommy: No, the baby is already swimming around in my tummy. So he is already a good swimmer! (Starting to wonder where this conversation will take us...)

Jovan: But what if the water got in from your belly button? (sounding worried) Then there will be too much water in your tummy!

Angel: (In her usual happy tone) Then maybe the baby will POOF squeezed out from mommy's belly button!

Jovan: (Covering both his ears) Don't say like that! I don't want to hear!

Mommy: "..............."