Jaeden the Ob/Gyn

Jaeden with Baby Bodie, end of April 2008.

I know it's a little early to know what Jaeden's career path will be, but if you had to decide at the age of 2 our choice would probably be an Ob/Gyn. Yes, this sounds strange for a 2 year old boy, but it is very in line with Jaeden's interest. Jaeden has been obsessed with little babies for quite a while, at least since Jayce was born if not before that. He loves to admire and hold very little babies, such as Bodie and Brandon, whenever possible. Jaeden still frequently wants to hold Jayce like a little baby, however, Jayce rarely cooperates.

About 2 months ago, out of the blue Jaeden asked when are we going to have another baby? As he noticed that Jayce is becoming more of a big boy. Of course, we told him we will have more babies, but not for awhile. Several days after that while showing his babysitter his brother's room, he said this is where the new baby will sleep (while pointing to the crib). Of course we had to tell her, we are not pregnant, Jaeden just loves babies.

Jaeden's favorite movie segment (yes, segment since he will not sit more than 15-20mins to view an entire movie), is "Baby going to the hospital" as he calls it, from Cheaper by the Dozen 2, where the pregnant daughter is rushed to the hospital to deliver the baby. He has seen this segment close to 50 times, and can almost quote the entire thing with his favorite line being "I'm having a BABY HERE!!!!"

So this morning, shortly after he woke up, we were all sitting in the living room, when Jaeden lifted his shirt and looking at his stomach, asked "How does the belly open??" Being early in the morning, I was thinking as the belly in terms of food, not babies. First I stated the belly doesn't open it just holds your food and drinks. Then he asked, "How does the baby come out?" Joel and I were both shocked to hear our 2 year old ask about how babies are delivered. We proceeded to tell him some about c-sections and I don't remember what else, but it was enough to appease his ever questioning mind!!