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Express Yourself

 

by Carolyn Molly



S
everal years ago, a friend of mine was preparing for the birth of her second child. Among the many priorities was to ready her 3-year-old daughter for the arrival of a younger sibling. Because she was planning to breastfeed, she thought it important to introduce her toddler to this concept by having her view an age-appropriate video on the subject. My friend wasn't sure how much of the video took hold with her little one and was somewhat concerned about her level of preparedness for this part of the new family adjustment.

One day while driving in the car, the precocious 3 year old took in a big mouthful of her drink, pouched out her cheeks and with both fists, propelled the liquid at the back of her father's head. When her mother, quite aghast, asked her what in the world she was doing, the child replied very simply, "Expressing my milk." My friend was very impressed with her young one's level of comprehension and retention of the video. Dad, on the other hand, restrained his excitement until the milk stopped dripping down the back of his neck!

Carolyn Molly
Cape May, NJ

 
 
 

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