Curiosities

Ever since I've become a mother, there is one scenario that I have prepared for. That of the human anatomy. I've visualised numerous ways it may play out, and my possible responses. But nothing comes lose to the ingenuity of a child's imagination. Or limited vocabulary with which they question.

I met my match today, with D. During our usual Q-A session while eating lunch, I asked her how many hands we have. 

Two. 

How many legs?

Two. 

How many legs does a dog have?

She gets on all fours, and counts. One, two, three, four. And asks, Ma how does a dog sit then?

I bring her into position, to show her. She assesses this new information, and is happy with it. 

Suddenly, pointing to her privates, she asks in all seriousness - Ma, if a dog sits like this, then what is this for a dog?

This round is D's. I changed the topic, not prepared for this right away and bracing myself for some role-play sessions. Involving animal anatomies this time.