A Sister Named Rose

So, car conversations prove to be really entertaining and, often, enlightening.  This morning, Lexi opened with, "Mom, what would happen if a mommy and daddy wanted a little girl named Rose, but instead got a boy named Jack?"  I responded, "Well, I guess they would be happy to have a Jack.  Mommies and Daddies don't care if they have a boy or a girl.  They are just happy to have a baby."  Lexi replies, "I understand.  I really wanted a sister named Rose, but instead, I got a brother named Jack.  I wasn't really happy at first, but now I like him and want to keep him"

Really?!  He's been here over 2 years and you are just now deciding he's ok to keep?  Also, has she been holding onto this disappointment all this time?  I've never heard of it.  In fact, the whole pregnancy, she seemed excited about a brother because he wouldn't want to bother her girl toys.  So...what?!

She ended the conversation with this tidbit - "Mommy, I think when I have kids, I'll do a switch-a-roo."  Me - "What?"  Lexi - "Well, I always wished I had an older brother to take care of me, so I'll have a boy first and then a girl.  You know, switch what you did with me and Jack.  That way my little girl will have an older brother."

Just in case any of you are wondering, I did not choose this moment to inform her that she has absolutely no control over whether she has a girl or a boy.  I chose this moment to encourage her to turn on her TV.  I needed a break...