Starting on Monday, I have really been feeling the baby move. I was feeling it last week but it was very faint and usually didn’t last very long, so it was hard to be sure. But Monday was the day when it became clear that there is a human being in my belly. I was talking to my sister last night and asked to talk to my nephew, O, who is 5. Here’s how it went down:
Me: Hi, O! Tantie has something really special to tell you.
O: What is it?
Me: Remember how I told you I have a baby in my belly?
O: Yes.
Me: Well, I can feel the baby moving all around now!
O: (Long pause as if he’s thinking of what to say.) Sweet!
I can’t believe how great his slang usage is – before we know it, he’ll be swearing like a trucker to make his Tantie and her homegirl, Eden, very proud.
