"Just Like Kitties Do"

Kids are just the cutest... especially when they're related to you.  Here's a few funnies we've had lately.

My 3 year old niece and her daddy came to visit Baby James last week.  James woke up and started fussing, so I got ready to go to my bedroom to nurse.

Ally:  "Whatcha doin'?"
Me:  "I'm going to go feed the baby."
Ally:  "I can do it!"  -- She has a baby doll that she changes and feeds with a bottle.
Me:  "Well, I'm the only one who can feed James since he's nursing, because I'm the momma, and only mommas can nurse."
Ally:  "I. Can. Do. It.  I know how!"
Me:  "Not this way, baby girl.  Only mommas can nurse."
Ally:  "How come?"
Me, tired and not too sure how to explain this: "Why don't you come with me, and I'll just show you why you can't feed James."
Allly:  "OK!"

I start to nurse James, and Ally stares intently at him.

Ally:  "What's he doing on your tummy?"
Me:  "He's nursing.  That's how he gets milk."
Ally, after a pause:  "Oh.  Just like the kitties do."

Why didn't I think of that? ;)


Also last week, one of John's brothers and his family came to visit.  My SIL was nursing her baby while I was nursing James.  The 7 year old boy looked from James to his baby sister and frowned.

Nephew:  "Aunt Catie, James is really little."
Me: "Well, he was born a little early.  And your sisters and brother were all born a little late, so they were all a lot bigger than James."
The nephew was not impressed.  He looked at James again, and then his sister.  Then he looked at me, and his momma.

Nephew:  "Aunt Catie, I think that you need to let my momma feed James."

I love how their minds work.  His sister, who is fed by his momma, is big - momma must be doing a good job.  My baby, who is fed by me, is small - Aunt Catie needs to do better.  ;)