How do you talk about death with an almost 4 year child?
We have told him that as some people get older, there bodies stop working and they can’t be fixed. I think he understands this, but I don’t think he understands the full concept that they are not coming back.
The reason I am asking is because a few weeks ago, a 10 year old died while riding her bike to school in our neighborhood. From what I have read, her backpack was heavy and it forced her on the street, where she was hit by a passing car. Absolutely devastating and sad. And, even sadder is the fact is was a very young girl.
I haven’t told him what happened and won’t, but whenever we walk in a street or parking lot, I always tell him to hold my hand and I always stand closest to the curb. I’d rather somebody hit me than my child.
Man, this sure was a sad blog. How can I end it on a happy note?
Oh, I know…
Let me look at him sleeping right now. He looks so peaceful in between 2 lights! I will see him physically in a few hours for a diaper change. Tomorrow, I am going to start no diapers during nighttime; that means, I will be getting him twice a night for a pee. Nina and I will have to work together because that is a lot on me!
