Sex Education

Well I got the dreaded permission slip the other day. The fifth grade Sex Education form. How can any of my children be ready to learn about sex?!! Arent they still in the phase of "boys have cooties"? Honestly though, I am not that much in denial about my children. I know they are reaching the age where they are curious about those types of things. My two oldest are starting the first steps of puberty. (Scary!!!) I have had "thee talk" with my oldest Katie, but with Jessica I have waited. She is the type of child that gets overwhelmed and confused quickly, and I worried that she would not be able to comprehend those type of things. When she handed me the form to sign, she honestly didnt know what it was for. The word "sex" really means little to her. She was curious about having a period, but was confused when I started to explain it, and then asked " do boys have periods?" ha!! I wish!! Ultimately I did sign the slip for her to take the health class. I thought it would be good for her to learn about her body, and understand what will be happening to her as she grows. I thought they might explain things better then I could, or at least give her an idea so she can ask me. I will talk more about it with her. But honestly, how did all this happen so quickly?!! It seems like only yesterday that they thought babies come out of our belly buttons!! Next thing we need to do though~ Derek needs to buy a gun. :)