Usually when someone asks me how old my baby is, I simply say, "she's a little over 6 months". I have been saying that since she was about 9 months and I will continue to say this for as long as I can get away with it.
I feel a little bad about lying, but if I don't tell people this, the conversation will continue with more questions and comments about why she is so little, and if I am feeding her enough. If I realize how small she is. This can go on for quite a few minutes.
And so I tell this little white lie. Tell me I am not alone? Tell me there are others out there who tell their own little white lies?
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Ohh, you are so not alone. Since Olivia didn't walk until she was over two years old (and she was small like Lily) not only did I tell little white lies about her age, but when someone would comment about her being carried or in the cart rather than walking on her own, I'd shrug and say, "It's just easier to keep her contained."
I wouldn't go farther than that in the conversation, so I never actually said she was the type of kid who took off but it was implied even though she wasn't even walking.
All this to say that there is nothing wrong with avoiding comments, stares, speculation about your child.
Gian's little white lie is "we are 16, knocked up in high school and on our way to prom" WORST LIE EVER!!!
I like your little white lie much better! hahahah I would too, I mean why carry on a conversation with someone you will never see again. I think it is a wonderful sign that the only things that sets Lily apart is her wight! Keep telling that little white lie it is totally just and valid!
You are not the only one and you shouldn't feel bad! Especially if the folks you are talking to would say something about how small she is, or wonder if you are feeding her enough. Good heavens, how rude. You don't need to explain a thing! :)
But she is a little over 6 months ... when compared to your oldest! It's all a matter of perspective, m'dear!
It is so strange how normal questions put us parents in such a abnormal situation. People come up to my 3 year old and start talking her, and when she doesn't respond, I say she is shy. She isn't shy... she CAN'T talk, and doesn't understand you. It saves me a lot of grief now from explaining the situation to complete strangers. I know the strangers have no ill intent. Don't feel bad, there is nothing wrong with trying not to have to explain personal things to a complete stranger.
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