[family, poly, funny]

[wispfox]

So, my sister, brother-in-law, and niece were visiting for lunch last Saturday, which was nice (it'd been a while, since I can't drive very far right now, and this is the child who has loved me (possibly better as 'adored/gravitated toward') from _VERY_ young, much to my continued bafflement).

Amusingly, though, at some point during the visit, my niece asked me if I had a girlfriend. (I said 'Yes! More than one!', to which she replied "Two?", and I indicated that this was correct) That was, in itself, a bit startling (she's 3), but was more entertaining when combined with the fact that I was sitting immediately next to australian_joe and had been - as far as I'm aware - as randomly affectionate with him as usual. (unfortunately, australian_joe was not aware that anyone whose company I actively seek out - family or not - will know that I'm poly, so did not get to have a visible and amusing reaction to that conversation)

I guess I can be certain that my oddities are not being hidden from that child! Well, assuming that what she meant by the question is what I interpreted it as, which was unclear. (I half wonder if my niece picked up on whatever it is that jasra and I do that makes everyone ask us if we're together)

Of course, my sister also mentioned that apparently this child thinks that I will have a little girl at some point. My suspicion is it's because _she_'s a little girl, and thinks everyone should have one. ;) Because, well, me? No kids.

Still entertained by that particular conversation, me!

Comments

[cktraveler.livejournal.com]

That's so sweet!

[metahacker.livejournal.com]

This is vaguely reminiscent of the young boy from Priscilla, Queen of the Desert...

[australian-joe.livejournal.com]

my niece asked me if I had a girlfriend. I said 'Yes! More than one!'

I am shocked! Shocked and appalled!!

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh. Sure you are.

See, what _you_ are appalled by is that it's only two! ;)

[ratatosk.livejournal.com]

I'm sure that could be remedied. This is not to say anything about pesky stuff like what constitutes a "good idea". :)

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

*amused* Just because _he_ thinks I should have more does not mean that I agree. :)

[fredcritter.livejournal.com]

&hellip _she_'s a little girl, and thinks everyone should have one.

I do believe she's right. Little girls are wonderful. (Our little girl is now 13 years old and she's still wonderful.) Thank heaven for little girls!

[hitchhiker.livejournal.com]

that's adorable :)