Nathan

My friend drove Lila home from preschool the other day.  She has a nine month old baby.  When snuggling with Lila in bed that same night, Lila was thrilled to report that she got to sit by the baby.  This was the first time she got excited over a baby.  I asked her if she thought I should have a baby.  Miss Lila paused and then answered, "Yes!"  I asked what we should name it to see if she was thinking about a boy or a girl baby.  With her hands up in the air in a I don't know fashion she answered, "Maybe Nathan."  A big smile spread across her face because she thought that she had thought of something absolutely wonderful. 

Too bad this house is all pink!

Nlivia

Today, my friend called me and asked me if I remembered Savannah's imaginary baby in utero - Nlivia. It really took me back. I had completely forgotten about my little three year old who thought she was pregnant. I guess it was the natural path since I had just given birth to the twins. To give you an idea of how young Savannah was, here is a link to her random thoughta that include a quote about Nlivia.

I hung up the phone with my friend and went to get pick Savannah up from school.  Once in the car, I asked her if she remembered Nlivia.  She gave a little cough/laugh.  Her reaction fell somewhere between, "Oh my goodness, I used to think I was pregnant! and Oh, I was so cute." Next, Savannah asked me if I remembered how she used to tell me that Nlivia was as tiny as her belly button which, I did not.  I told her I thought she was cute with her Nlivia and plainly asked, "Where did Nlivai go?"  Savannah's thought for a moment and came up with this response. "Nowhere, I never had a baby in my belly.  I never prayed to God."

In this house, we pray to God for babies. "God puts a baby in your belly if you pray for it and He thinks you are ready to be a mommy," is my canned answer for "How do you get a baby in your belly?"

Ugh, she is growing up!!