The Marriage Talk

For several months now Zoe has been concerned about getting married.  She doesn't want to move.  She likes where she is and wants to stay with N and I forever.  N tries to talk some sense into her by telling her that she isn't getting married for a long time and she might change her mind by then.  She then decides she's never going to get married and that means she can't be a mommy.  Which brings up a whole different level of discussion that, quite frankly, I'm not ready to have.  Especially since all this line of questioning is hilarious coming from a 5 year old.

I tried a different tactic.  I told her last night that she doesn't have to move.  Her husband could move in with us too.  Why not play along with her 5 year old reasoning?  It's like a light bulb went off.  She started making plans.  She needed to call Ben, who is the boy she's going to marry.  He's 5, goes to our church, comes from a lovely family and he's absolutely adorable.  She has good taste!

Last night this was her stream of thought:

I think I'll talk to Ben on July 9th, we'll get married on July 10th and they can move in here on July 11th.  Although we're going to need a bigger house if his mom and dad are moving in too.  How about we move into a bigger house with stairs on July 8th, then I'll talk to Ben on July 9th, we'll get married on July 10th and they'll move in on July 11th.  Grandma, you can be my bridesmaid who lights the candles on the right side and mommy you're the bridesmaid who lights the candles on the left side.  Daddy will be the ring master who brings us the rings.

I wonder what kind of ring Ben is going to give me?  I better start looking for that.

Mommy, can I borrow your dress?  We'll have to make it shorter. 

Oh my gosh, what about prom?  Can I still go to a prom if I'm married?  Maybe I'll just wear my wedding dress to prom! 

I'm so excited.  I'll have a slumber party with Ben and have someone to sleep with every night.  You know I'm afraid of the dark!

I think that's the real crux of the issue.  She's very jealous that I have daddy to protect me in the dark.  She needs a protector.  Instead of a nightlight, she's just going to get married.  Poor Ben, he has no idea what his summer holds!