Conversations with a 4-year old

Since Lainie was only 22 months old when I had Emmie, she really didn't pay much attention to anything that was going on with the baby at that time. However, this time around, things are very different with Ellie! She watches everything I do and loves to ask questions about the baby. The standard questions about Ellie's belly button, changing diapers, why the baby is crying, etc. are easy to answer. However, you throw the whole breastfeeding conversation into the mix, and things become interesting. Here is an example of one of our conversations:

Lainie: "Mommy, what is Ellie doing?"
Mommy: "Ellie is eating."
Lainie: "Is Ellie eating your stomach?"
Mommy: "No honey, Ellie is drinking milk. Did you know that Mommies make milk for their babies?"
Lainie: "Ellie is drinking milk?" "Where is her bottle?"
Mommy: "Well, she doesn't have a bottle because Mommy gives her milk."

The next day...
Lainie: "Mommy, is Ellie eating your thing?"
Mommy: "Well, she is drinking her milk. Remember how I told you that Mommies make milk for their babies?"
Lainie: "You are a Mommy milk bottle?"
Mommy: "Um...yes, baby. I am a Mommy milk bottle!"

HA! I really laughed out loud when she asked if Ellie was eating my thing. Hilarious! Not too long after that conversation, I pulled out the breast pump. You should have seen her....eyes as big as saucers with a new LONG list of questions. Poor thing! So much to understand around here!