Sunday, July 3, 2011

Chinese



 "Mom, Lilly's mom looks like Chinese."

"Yes, Lilly's mom is Asian like you, but she is from Korea.  She is Korean."

"Oh.  Then who was Lilly's mom when Lilly was born?"

"Her mom was Jin, just like now."

"Oh.  But I had a different mom."

Then Xanthe didn't have any more questions, which was good, because I didn't have any more answers.  I wish a part of me were Chinese...for Xanthe.



7 comments:

Michelle said...

I think at least a chunk of your heart is.

love.boxes said...

What Michelle said..

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Nate said...

My heart goes out to you. This is something we will deal with for life. Luckily Xanthe has a great mom!

Joey/Denny/Emma said...

Xanthe is beautiful. I know what you mean about the questions that tug at your heart...wish I had better answers sometimes. Love reading your blog!

laurel said...

So sweet. I have mixed emotions when things are brought up like that.

Catherine said...

such big conversations for such little girls. My day is coming....