WAIT UNTIL SHE DISCOVERS CRAMPS

So last night my daughter walked in the restroom while I was busy and noticed something.  Here is how the conversation went:


Her: "Mommy, what' s that in your panties?"
Me: "It's called a pad."
Her: "Oh for just in case you pee on yourself?"
Me: (giggling) "No.  It's because I'm on my period."
Her: ( whispering) "What's a period?"


Now this is where it took me a minute to respond.  I am an over thinker so I debated in my mind whether or not to go into the whole reproduction lesson.  You know, the whole your body builds up a lining to prepare for a baby, but if a baby isn't made it sheds, therefore you have a period.  Then I thought that may be too complicated for now.  She's only 7, well I guess we can round up to 8.  Anyway, this was the conclusion:


Me: "Well It's something that you're going to start in about 3 years."
Her: "3years? Oh no! How come boys don't get one?"


Wait until she discovers cramps!