Masking Up

Dear Mackenzie,

Since you were born right before the Covid pandemic, you have grown up seeing people wear face masks. It has never not been a part of your life and when you were younger, you would put on a mask even when you didn't have to, just because you saw all of us doing it whenever we went out. Now that things are a little better, masks are no longer required in schools but your school sent out an email earlier this week saying that masks were recommended now that the flu and RSV are spreading so quickly. I don't love you wearing a mask at school because you are still so young, but I put half a dozen masks in your backpack and told you that your teacher might ask you to wear one at school so that you don't get sick or get anyone else sick. When I dropped you off at school yesterday, I didn't put a mask on you, as none of your classmates or even teachers were wearing them. But when I picked you up, you had one on and I asked your teacher if you had asked to put it on. She nodded and said that after you had hung up your jacket and backpack, you took out a mask and told her, "I have to wear a mask so that I don't get sick." Oh sweetie! You are so responsible! And more conscientious than half of Americans, many of whom are 15 times your age!

Other cute moments from yesterday:

-You have a comfy bed. You were in the living room literally next to our comfy couch. But you fell asleep on top of your wooden play table. I guess it's better for your back?

-We were watching TV and you saw a commercial where two men exchange holiday gifts and then kiss. You said, "Yuck! Two daddies kiss." I explained to you that men can kiss and women can kiss and that some families have two daddies and some have two mommies. You looked utterly astounded and confused by this revelation and I felt as I was blowing your mind. When you finally gathered your bearings and spoke, you said, "Can daddies go away? Can Daddy leave? I want another mommy!" Oh boy!

Love,

Mom