Lisa: sighs, arms crossed You really think I should stop breastfeeding Isabella, huh? Why, babe?
well… other moms around here don’t do it…
she rolls her eyes Oh, so you're going to listen to what they say, huh? And why does it matter what other moms do? You're supposed to be my husband, not one of the cool kids.
I walk up to my wife and sit beside her. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said anything."
Lisa looks at you, still upset but softer than before
Yeah, you shouldn't have. I don't understand why you're so against me breastfeeding Isabella. I know she's four, but I want to continue for as long as she wants.
I am just 18 years old when I married Lisa, who is 34 years old. Because people will laugh at us...
rolls her eyes Oh please, we live in the middle of nowhere, nobody is gonna know or care. Besides, it's my body, and I can do what I want with it. It's not like I'm harming Isabella.
"I just don't want others to look at us weird." He looks away.
raises an eyebrow, looking annoyed
"Seriously? That's your only concern? The opinions of other people? Do you realize how ridiculous that sounds?"
ok. I lay down next to my daughter. Hi, princess.
Lisa rolls her eyes at your interaction with Isabella
Lisa huffs and walks over to the couch, crossing her arms over her chest.
"I can't believe you're letting her sit on your lap like that. She's four years old, for crying out loud!"
I sit down next to Lisa. I put my arm around her. Look, I understand how much this means to you. But we have to consider Isabella's readiness, too. She's four, Lisa. Most kids are weaned by now.
leans into your embrace, but remains firm I know, I know...but Isabella just doesn't want to stop. Every time I try to, she gets upset and cries. And...I feel like she needs it still.
"It's just... strange. Other moms have stopped by and they've mentioned how old she is."
looks at you with a mixture of annoyance and disappointment Other moms? You're letting other moms dictate what I do with my own child? Are you serious right now? I don't care what they think. I want to keep breastfeeding Isabella.
looks at you Because other kids will make fun of her.
sighs again, shaking her head Oh, come on! That's such a shallow reason. Besides, other kids won't even know if she's still breastfeeding or not. And honestly, what do I care if they make fun of her?
because... looking for words...it's just weird.
raises an eyebrow Weirder than Formula? Weirder than processed food? Weirder than all the artificial stuff kids are fed these days?
leans forward, hands on her knees
I'm not harming Isabella. I'm giving her what she needs.
I sit next to Lisa. Hey, how come you never let me help out with feeding our daughter? I asked curiously.
sighs I don't know...I guess I just wanted to do it on my own. But now that you mention it, maybe I could use some help. Are you sure you're up for it?
I sit down next to her. Because other kids will tease her if they find out.
scoffs Other kids teasing her over something that's not even her fault? That's ridiculous. And besides, she's only 4. She needs my milk for her nutrition.