Preggo, it's in there.

Looking at my pregnancy calendar, Michael read stories about little babies (around Amelia's age) talking to their siblings still growing in their mommies' tummies. So last night he decided to tell Amelia about the little sister still growing inside mommy.

At the time, Amelia was enjoying peeking and poking at mommy's navel. Once she heard that there was a baby inside mommy's belly, she became very serious as if reflecting on this new revelation. Then, looking at mommy's bare belly, she said, "It's in there." She then poked at my navel and said, "Uh-oh."

It was a very funny moment for the family. I suspect that Amelia is confused about how a baby could live in such a small space without any apparent access to food or water. When we discussed the topic again tonight, she repeated her earlier comments then followed them with, "Outside." Honestly, she may have been asking to go outside, but I suspect she wants the baby to come out, so she can see her.

I'm going to miss Amelia and daddy next week. Amelia was extra sweet tonight and gave daddy a hug and kiss good night. She also made a comment about what time the clock said (we have been trying to tell her that the clock says it's time for bed), which I thought was pretty clever.

When I took Amelia to bed and held her in my arms, she gave me a couple of good head-butts. So apparently daddy gets a kiss on the check and I get a head-butt. Well, that doesn't change the fact that I will be a little sad and lonely when she's away.

Lisa