Magic

I knew enough about kids before having them to know to expect questions... but I never anticipated the velocity at which those questions would come. Mia's questions come like little machine gun fire and usually start with "why" or only consist of "why?". Easy enough- although by the end of the day my answers are usually "I don't know." because I just can't explain any more! Ali's questions are scary. They have been about those things that are hard to explain and very specific. Here are a few from the last couple days. And here are my answers.

Laugh if you must.

Ali: Is the Toothfairy real? What does she do with all those teeth?

Mom: (avoids answering first question and dives into second part..) She recycles them. She only collects "baby teeth" right? So when a big kid loses a "baby tooth" she cleans it up and sends it to a baby. That's why you have to brush your teeth everyday - she only takes the sparkly white ones.

Ali: What if you leave her a brown tooth with cavities?

Mom: She writes you a ticket.

Ali: (makes a shocked face) Can she do that??

Ali: How does Santa Claus get presents to ALL the kids if he only has one sack?

Mom: Magic

Ali: Did Santa really get my swing set in his sack?

Mom: Well, he must have because it's in your backyard, isn't it?

Ali: Yes, but how?

Mom: Magic

Ali: So, was our baby an angel in Heaven before she was a baby in your tummy?

Mom: Yes. Just like you and Mia.

Ali: Hmm, I don't remember her.

Ali: Is Heaven far away?

Mom: I don't think so. I think it's pretty close, you just can't see it with your eyes, you see it with your soul.

Ali: What if I get there before you and there's nobody to take care of me?

Mom: Going to Heaven is like going home after a very long time. And probably I will already be there and you won't need to be taken care of because you'll be with Jesus.

Ali: What if I get hungry?

Mom: You'll never be hungry or cold or tired - you'll just be perfect.

Ali: Sounds boring.

And my favorite...

Ali: So how did our baby's spirit get from Heaven into your tummy?

Mom: Um, magic.