Recently, I watched my girlfriends daughter, Lily*, while she had to work. Lily is the sweetest girl. She's three months older than Cooper and a good fit for him as they're totally different.
So this particular afternoon while I was bending down to pick something up she said to me, "Auntie Nikki, you have a BIG bum." A lot of emphasis on big.
I giggled and replied "Thanks, yes I do".
I'll be honest it caught me off guard. How does one reply to that? She's not being offensive. She's not being mean. She's being an observant 3 year old.
Her mom has apologized multiple timess but it's totally unnecessary. I'm glad she's observant. Luckily, kids don't see differences as a "bad thing." Whether it be my big butt or my own toddler talking about how I have extra boobs on my back and stomach, it's okay that they speak their minds.
So my question is when does our perception change? At what age is it not okay to comment about someone's differences like weight?
Until we find these answers, I'll be out walking off the pounds. Just kidding, I'm watching TV and eating ice cream.
-The Cooped up mom
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