Separation Anxiety

Your umbilical cord stump fell off today. After very little discussion, your dad and I decided to throw it away. I hope you don't mind, but it seemed a little creepy to keep it.

If you think about it, it's tough to determine which portions of you to keep and which to throw away. We don't keep your dirty diapers, fingernail clippings or used tissues. However, we will likely keep your teeth when they fall out (I mean, the Tooth Fairy will keep your teeth). We felt your umbilical cord stump fit into the "toss" category.