While we on vacation Sam learned about menstration. I didn't go into a lot of detail, but she was concerned and very grossed out ("Ugh Mom! Are you OK?") about my "ouchie". I explained that it was normal for grownup women and mommies to get this and that someday it would happen to her too. She did not seem pleased about it, but let it go. I thought all discussion was over until meeting a friend (who knew the situation) at the Zoo when she loudly exclaimed, "My mom's got an ouchie in her butt!". Luckily my friend understood Sam's meaning, took it all in stride and didn't laugh too much (thereby encouraging more comments) or freak out.
Oh, the joys of motherhood and the sorrow of modesty lost.
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