Conversations

On Marriage
Last night, Luke picked Sleeping Beauty for story time and we had an interesting discussion on marriage.

Me: (Towards the end of the story)And they married...
L: What is "marry," mom?
Me: Oh, it means people like Daddy and Mommy who love each other so much that they make a promise to be together for all their lives. And then after that they can be daddies and mommies and have kids just like Daddy and I have you and Madison.
L: Oh, that's nice. I want to marry, too.
Me: (Trying very hard not to laugh) Well then, you need to get yourself a girl you love.
L: Can I marry you? You are the girl I love.
Me: (Laughed - can't help it)Why, I'm already married to daddy. You can only marry one person at a time. And I'm your mommy.
L: (looked a little bit sad) But I want to...
Me: You want to marry mommy because you want to be together for all your life?
L: (relieved) YES!
Me: Well, you don't have to marry me. I'm your mommy and I will be there for you all your life already.
L: Ok. I also like the dragon that the prince killed. (?)

On Growing Up
L: Mom, were you growing up to be a girl when I wasn't there yet?