Mummy, I want a sister

IJ has been very tactile of late, which is nice. I assumed this is because she has obviously missed me during my time in Africa and is relieved to have me home.

Not so.

Her cuddles have a completely different motive and they are directly connected with her new-found love of siblings Charlie and Lola, it has now become apparent.

Travelling home on the train from London she suddenly asked,

IJ: Mummy, do you have a baby in your tummy?

Me: Er... no.

IJ: But I've been giving you lots of cuddles so you should have a baby in your tummy by now.

Me: Um... it doesn't quite work like that.

IJ: Oh. (Dramatic pause) But I want a sister.

And I am not sure whether to laugh or cry.

  

Perhaps I could get her a pet.

Comments

[Emily]

I love that she thought the cuddles would get her a sister! So cute!

[New Mummy]

Lol bless her! My god-daughter wanted a new sister so when BG was born we told her she could be her big sister

[Pants With Names]

Point out she could get a brother. And if that doesn't put her off I'll send my boys over in a mood like they were in today and that certainly will! x

[Michelle Twin Mum]

Oh bless that it very cute! Mich x

[jfb57]

Oh dear! Now this is going to be a tricky one (unless you go to the 'new sister shop') I'm going to enjoy the posts about this one because knowing IJ she won't leave it there!!

[Erica]

A pet, that's what we did :) A puppy fills the role nicely - good luck!

[Marylin]

LOL oh dear!! Bless her lil heart thinking that cuddles was how to get a baby. :)

[Iota]

Oh. I don't know whether to laugh or cry that she was cuddling you to get a sister!

[Glummy Mummy]

How cute! Although, I'm pretty sure when/if she does get a sibling, she'll probably wish she didn't! x

[cartside]

Very funny! My daughter is adamant that the baby in my tummy will be a girl and her sister. All my telling her it may also be a boy is no good. I'm not sure if to wish that it's a girl so as to not disappoint her or that it's a boy to see her reaction...