When we found out that Maddy was going to be a daughter, Duffy made it clear that he did not want to know when I talked to her about sex, or when she grew boobs, or started to wear thongs, or started birth control. We were in agreement that those conversations were all mine. I mean, come on, if you know Duffy, I think we can all agree that he definitely should not be the one to take the girls shopping for bras, or try to explain the birds and bees.
When Abbey and Izzy were born, he reiterated his stance, and nothing has changed in that time. Fine, however I had no idea that one of my dance cards would be pulled so soon.
We have never seen Glee, but for whatever reason, we started watching it over the weekend. Fun, the girls LOVE the singing and dancing and I found myself getting drawn into the story line. Unfortunately, that story line includes (SPOILER ALERT) a high school girl who has gotten pregnant by one boy, but she's pawning the responsibility off on another boy who she has deemed more suitable. Now mind you, the girls don't always pick up on these things, and they weren't asking any questions, but I found myself thinking about all the commercials that tell you to start indoctrinating, I mean talking to your children about the dangers of drugs and smoking and drinking and turning into a tea party member, early. Start early before their friends get their foot in the door. So after about and hour and half of trying to find the perfect opening sentence, I say, out loud, generically, after a catastrophic blow-up between pregnant girl and her parents, "and that is why you shouldn't have sex until you are grown-up, married, or in a very loving and committed relationship."
Maddy and Abbey both turned their heads to look at me in unison. Maddy says, "You mean, like you and Daddy?"
"Yes, absolutely like that, because you never know when you might accidentally get pregnant, and you do not want to be a kid having a kid. You want to grow up and go to college and have fun, get a job, have a house, and make your life before you add all that responsibility."
"Oh, okay," says Abbey, "Does that mean that you and Daddy have sex."
OMFG!! Can of worms that I didn't want open, please excuse me while I go outside to run as fast as I can and hopefully spin the world around backwards to go back 5 minutes ago and keep my mouth shut.
"Gross Abbey, they do not, they already have kids."
"They do too, they kiss, I bet they do."
"Listen ladies, whether or not we have sex is our personal business. Sex is a private thing between 2 people. 2 grown up people who are in love and married."
And seriously, Abbey went back to her fingers, and blanket, Maddy laid back down on the couch, and we all went back to watching Glee.
Later that night, I watched ahead several episodes, to avert any more surprises. And that is how we avoided the Virginity episode.
When Abbey and Izzy were born, he reiterated his stance, and nothing has changed in that time. Fine, however I had no idea that one of my dance cards would be pulled so soon.
We have never seen Glee, but for whatever reason, we started watching it over the weekend. Fun, the girls LOVE the singing and dancing and I found myself getting drawn into the story line. Unfortunately, that story line includes (SPOILER ALERT) a high school girl who has gotten pregnant by one boy, but she's pawning the responsibility off on another boy who she has deemed more suitable. Now mind you, the girls don't always pick up on these things, and they weren't asking any questions, but I found myself thinking about all the commercials that tell you to start indoctrinating, I mean talking to your children about the dangers of drugs and smoking and drinking and turning into a tea party member, early. Start early before their friends get their foot in the door. So after about and hour and half of trying to find the perfect opening sentence, I say, out loud, generically, after a catastrophic blow-up between pregnant girl and her parents, "and that is why you shouldn't have sex until you are grown-up, married, or in a very loving and committed relationship."
Maddy and Abbey both turned their heads to look at me in unison. Maddy says, "You mean, like you and Daddy?"
"Yes, absolutely like that, because you never know when you might accidentally get pregnant, and you do not want to be a kid having a kid. You want to grow up and go to college and have fun, get a job, have a house, and make your life before you add all that responsibility."
"Oh, okay," says Abbey, "Does that mean that you and Daddy have sex."
OMFG!! Can of worms that I didn't want open, please excuse me while I go outside to run as fast as I can and hopefully spin the world around backwards to go back 5 minutes ago and keep my mouth shut.
"Gross Abbey, they do not, they already have kids."
"They do too, they kiss, I bet they do."
"Listen ladies, whether or not we have sex is our personal business. Sex is a private thing between 2 people. 2 grown up people who are in love and married."
And seriously, Abbey went back to her fingers, and blanket, Maddy laid back down on the couch, and we all went back to watching Glee.
Later that night, I watched ahead several episodes, to avert any more surprises. And that is how we avoided the Virginity episode.
OMG! I wish I was there to witness this! I know I am going to be in your shoes in the near future. :)
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I love it!! And I find it funny that the sharing of Glee is also what prompted many interested (and early?) discussions in our house, but maybe ones that I should have already started, regardless (like the one about homosexuality). Either way, my kids handled it in a much more laid back manner than my inner panic. . . and I was proud of them. I can only hope they will continue to be as straightforward, practical, and calm about all the important decisions to come. Great job, Mama Duffy!! :) You've got some good girls, and you guys have done a fabulous job, obviously. :)
ReplyDeleteLmao!!!! Oh, I love those girls... Good call on watching ahead.. There are some"interesting" episodes... :) Are you liking it yet, or still not getting the interest?
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely some interesting story lines. You may be in for more conversations. Too funny!
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OMG!! The thought of Duffy talking to those girls had me laughing from the start. Kids are great, they just roll with the punches and then go back to their normal business.
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