He Said WHAT Now??

Driving home from Baba's this evening, Josie expressed concern about having to leave us when she has a boyfriend. We had a long conversation about how she would stay with us as long as she wanted to, boyfriend or no boyfriend, and that even when she has grown up she will always be able to stay with us as long as she wanted to.

And, kind of to explain where all this was coming from she went on..

Josie: Tomorrow at lunch time, Nicholas and Paris have to see the teacher.
Mari: Why?
Josie: Because.. uhm..
Mari: Are they in trouble?
Josie: Yeh, cause Paris asked Nicholas.. and he said he was going to marry me and kiss me and share sex with me. And Paris LAUGHED! So now they cant go on the walkathon tomorrow.

Mari: [at a loss for words..]

Josie: I don't want to marry Nicholas.
Mari: Thats ok sweetie, you are too young to get married, and too young for a boyfriend, so you can tell Nicholas that Mummy said No.

Achem.

As I tried to keep a strong grip on my steering wheel, my mind spun wildly out of control. Surely I dont need to have 'The Talk' with my six and a half year old?!