Camille’s self portrait

I was going through the school papers the other night and came across a drawing of a girl mounted on an oversized stick, like a puppet. It was very good, so I was surprised to turn it over and find Camille’s name on the back.

“Sweetie, did you do this?” I asked.

“Yep,” she said.

“Honey, that’s really good,” I said.

“Is it you?” Abby asked.

“Yes,” she said. “But give it here, Mommy. I forgot to put the boobs on.”

My mouth hung open for a moment. “You what? You forgot to put what on?”

“The boobs,” she said, picking up a yellow marker and drawing circles on the chest.

“Where did you…What did you..” I began. And then I just gave up.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. We are in SO much trouble.