Pineapple epiphany

I was surprised to discover the baby likes fresh pineapple. Although, it has to be said that this pineapple was exceptionally spectacular. It was the first produce I have ever purchased intentionally because "in season." It makes sense, of course, that a fruit would taste better in season and some say it's even better for you. My problem has always been that I have absolutely no idea what's in season when. Do most people just know this?

Well, I finally got smart and copied a list from the internet. As I prepared my shopping list for this week, I looked at the list and added pineapple. It was amazing how good it was and surely this ripe and juicy sweetness is what won the baby over. Had I tried to feed him pineapple in February, he would probably have attacked me with the pointy crown of the fruit. I am now a total seasonal convert.

Little Nathaniel's "little Nathaniel"

Standing there contemplating what to say in response to baby's question "Wha' dat?" as he pointed curiously at my uncovered bosom, I realized that I was at the beginning of a new and unpleasant stage in toddler development. On that day, I got out of it pretty easily by explaining that that was mommy's "chest." Generic, accurate, and completely unembarressing to say. But what about the harder things to come?

To me, "penis" and "vagina" sound like dirty words so count me out of the league of medically correct parents. I recently suggested the euphemism "thingie" to my husband, but he vetoed, suggesting the word carried with it some implication of shame. I agreed he had a point.

For the moment, I am at a complete loss and have the distinct feeling that I'm definitely running out of time.......