There have been a lot of theories about what babies see and feel in the womb, if anything, but has anyone ever thought to ask the children themselves? When I was pregnant with Alex, naturally Charlie was very curious and wanted to try and understand what was going on in his own way. I explained that his brother was very small and had to stay in my tummy until he was big enough and then I would go to the hospital and the doctors would take him out (fortunately he didn't ask too many questions about that bit!)
One night recently as I was settling Alex down to bed I could hear Charlie explaining all this to his Dad
Charlie - When I was really really little I lived in Mummy's tummy
Daddy - That's right
Charlie - It was a bit scary though
Daddy - Was it?
Charlie - Yes because there were crabs, because Mummy ate crabs....and worms...and a BIG GIANT SHARK!
So there you go, one of the universes many mysteries solved and all we had to do was ask :)

My son Charlie, (3 going on 13) has what my mother would call 'a way with words'. He, along with little brother Alex, never fail to make me laugh every day and I decided that I should make a log of all the crazy things he says and does so a) I can embarrass him when he is older and b) spread a little of the joy that he brings me. I have no doubt that as little brother Alex gets older his name will also start appearing on here too :D I hope you enjoy these little slices of our lives!!
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