The Birds and the Bees?

As many of you know I have been trying to breed my Boston Terrier, Penny for quite awhile now. Most times unsuccessful. First time the male was too old and no success. The second time a male which was still immature. Tried but never reached his goal at 11 months.

About two weeks ago we finally had a successful meeting which took place in about 15 minutes. Now it is wait and see.

My grandsons, Collin and Lucas who you have always heard about have known that I have been wanting Miss Penny to have a litter of pups and have been patiently waiting.

I was with the boys who are now 7 and 8. the other night. Without thinking I told them Penny may be having puppies. Immediately Collin, 8 years old responded. "How do you know?" "Oops" I thought. Right away I told him I was just thinking about taking her to the vet in a couple weeks to find out. I explained how they will x-ray her to see if she is indeed pregnant. He seemed happy with that for the moment. I know he will not let this one go.

We do watch a lot of nature programs on the Discovery Channel and The Animal Planet. They do see breeding and birth but they usually watch without questions.

Sex can always be a touchy subject. I feel when a child is old enough to ask they are old enough to know to an extent. Whatever will make them happy.

I was very fortunate. My mother told me when I was young. I could always go to her with questions. At times it was difficult for her but I feel it was that generation also. I do feel that with her explaining I did not want to go out and find out for myself. Unfortunately, many kids don't have that and I believe that is where many problems begin.

We did not have our father around very much when we were growing up. My brother and I were close. I was the oldest of three and he was the youngest. We were about 3 years apart but he would always come to me with his questions. I would answer them.

Raising two child on my own most of the time I found myself in the same situation which was normal. Explaining to a daughter which was the youngest was much easier than my son who was not always so anxious to come to me.

After a visit at my sister's once my daughter came to me about all this stuff my nephew had told them. I was a bit horrified about what he had told them. I won't go into detail but I immediately called my sister about it. I then sat my son down to have a talk. I explained what I had thought he may have heard. My son was not really very willing to discuss this being embarrassed. I had asked if I could explain a bit. Feeling he was sitting there against his will I went into little detail. When I was done I asked if he had any questions or comments. He responded with "Sounds a little boring, Mom." A bit surprised I sat there for a minute. I then explained that when it is with the right person it will be a beautiful and wonderful time. At that point he just wanted to go back out and play.

Today he is 35, happily married with 2 children. I guess the talk was OK. It's just funny how you get into certain situations. I now joke with him because his daughter is about to turn twelve. He says he lets his wife deal with all of that when it comes to her. Little does he realize he may have to face that situation whether he wants to or not one day. I am sure he will do well.

Sex seems not to be so private anymore. Even with the commercials you see on television you could be put into that predicament which is a good reason to not allow so much TV. Nothing is sacred anymore. It is up to us as parents to protect and provide for our children and grandchildren.