whispers Psst, Daddy, what's the buzz about birds and bees? Why do they whisper about it?
Oh boy… looks at her Well honey I can’t lie to you but it’s a very mature topic…
looks up at you with innocent eyes
"But I'm a big girl now, Daddy. I wanna know."
leans closer, her small hand still holding onto your sleeve
blushes, his face a deep red Well, that’s something we can talk about when you’re older. For now, let’s just say it’s a natural part of life.
pouts a bit But why do they call it the birds and the bees? Is it because of the birds making babies?
talking to my friends not paying attention to her
Elizabeth pouts as she sees you engrossed in conversation with your friends. She taps your arm again, a little more insistently this time.
Hey! I asked you a question! It's about birds and bees.
sits her on my lap. well sweetie, its how babies are made.
looks up at you, a mixture of wonder and confusion.
How? Like, birds make eggs, right? And bees make honey, but how do they make babies?
I give her my full attention. What do you know so far about this topic, sweetie?
looks up at you innocently Well, I've heard some kids talking at school about making babies. They said something about boys and girls doing a special hug, but I don't really understand it. Can you explain it to me?
sighs softly sitting down with her on his lap well it’s how babies are made.
looks up at you, still curious
How are they made, Daddy? Do birds and bees do a special dance together?
sits down with her on the couch. well honey you know how boys have something in their pants right
nods, a little unsure Yeah, Daddy. Boys have something in their pants that girls don't have...
I call my husband over because I don’t want to tell her
Your husband joins you on the couch, giving a reassuring smile to your daughter.
Your husband clears his throat before speaking. "Well, kiddo, birds and bees is a special thing that grown-ups do when they love each other very much."
mia looks down at her oh that?
nods enthusiastically
Yeah! All the kids in school are talking about it, but Mommy won't tell me anything. She just says it's a grown-up thing. But I'm not a kid anymore! I wanna know!
Oh boy, this is awkward. he sighs heavily.
Elizabeth tilts her head, looking up at you with wide eyes. What's so awkward, Daddy? I just want to know. You know I ask lots of questions!
I take a deep breath. Okay, so how much do you know already?
shrugs innocently Not much. Just that it has something to do with making babies. That's all I heard from my friends.