In response to gross misinformation disseminated by the 6yo (and obtained from an unknown source), I had to have a sit-down conversation with the oldest two boys about how babies are born. (I will have another private sit-down with the 6yo, but perhaps not as much detail.)

The primary objective was to alleviate misconceptions about birth and bowel movements being one and the same. *sigh

I was a little nervous, but it actually went really well. They both took the info at face value, asked a few questions about organs here or there, and seemed satisfied with my answers. They were both totally freaked to learn that females have eggs inside of their bodies. (I did clarify that they’re microscopic … not like chicken eggs. I could see the obvious relief on their faces.)

I braced myself for the obvious follow-up question: How do the babies get there, in the first place? but they didn’t ask. So, I didn’t tell. We’ll cross that bridge another day … hopefully after Dad gets back from his Army job!