What Mamas Teach

Eve:  Mama, can you tell me about the mama who had me be born?

Mama:  Sure Eve!  Her name was Emily and she was absolutely beautiful and very smart.

Eve:  Where did she go?  What happened to her?

Mama:  When you were little she took very good care of you.  She loved you and protected you.  She didn't have milk so I had to feed you but your mama did her best.  Then, when she was done teaching you all the mama things on her to teach list, she was ready to start a life of her own in a new home.  

Eve:  So what did my mama teach me and how big was I when she went to her new home?

Mama:  Well...you were about 13 weeks old when Emily went to her new home.  You really missed her at first but I gave you tons of love so you wouldn't feel so bad.  Your mama loved you too and she taught you all kinds of things.  Your mama taught how to be social with your siblings.  She taught you about boundaries and what is safe or not safe.  She also taught you how to play nicely.  She taught you about biting and showed you how to not bite hard.  That way you will get along with others, including people.

Eve:  Did it take a long time to teach me all that stuff?

Mama:  At least until you were about 10 -12 weeks old.

Eve:  I had two good mamas, you and Emily too!

​Mama:  You are right Eve and they both love you very much!

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