My very favorite thing about being a mother is the chance to have amazing conversations with my daughter. She is only 5 1/2, but is kind of a wise old soul who is really interested in figuring out how the world works. We've been having the most incredible exchanges since she was 3 1/2 and it's been challenging and rewarding to figure out how to answer her questions thoughtfully and truthfully. I can imagine how this will get harder as she gets older, but sometimes I find it difficult now. I want to be truthful with her and prepare her well for the world which she will have to live in, but I also want to nurture her joy and excitement and love, which she has in abundance! I just can't believe how complicated that can be sometimes!