the lost mommy

Z-Dub hasn't quite grasped the concept of being a brother.

Z-Dub: "Daddy, where's Z-Jay's mommy?"

Me: "She's right here." (pointing at HotMomma)

Confused look on his face.

Z-Dub: "Mommy, Z-Jay lost his mommy."

HotMomma: "He did? Where did his mommy go?"

Z-Dub: "She's in the desert." (pointing out the car window) "Z-Jay's mommy is missing."

Many versions of this conversation have been repeated several times over the weekend and Z-Dub still doesn't get it. He refers to Z-Jay as his "baby brother" and cares for him deeply. He always wants to play with him (a little too much) and is concerned if he hears him cry. Despite that, he seems to think Z-Jay was delivered to us by some lost mommy.