Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Sweet boy
As we were putting on jammies last night, Liam wrapped his arms around my neck and said, "You're my best mommy!"
Saturday, May 8, 2010
When I grow up...
This is the conversation Liam and I had tonight before bed (today's my birthday):
Me: Liam, thank you for such a nice birthday!
Liam: Welcome
Me: I really liked my cake and you singing Happy Birthday to me.
L: You like my gift? (a train he pick out "for me")
Me: Yes, I liked the train. But we had a hard time sharing it tonight, didn't we.
L: Yes, I cried and said "I want it" (he then fake cries and reenacts the earlier struggle over whose turn it was to play with "my" train)
Me: You did cry but we worked hard to share and take turns
L: (after a pause) I want to be a Mommy when I grow up
me: You do?? What do you think a mommy does?
L: Share
me: Anything else?
L: No, just share
Me: Do mommies give hugs and kisses?
L: Yes and mommies don't hit
Me: No mommies don't hit, they are gentle
L: And Liam doesn't hit
Me: No, you try really hard not to hit. We try to be gentle.
L: I give hugs and kisses (he then gives me a sweet kiss and lays his head in my lap - these are the moments when motherhood is a true blessing)
Me: Liam, do you know I love you very much? (He nods) You and Daddy are some of my favorite people.
L: (Sitting up) And you my favorite people!
(sigh)
Me: Liam, thank you for such a nice birthday!
Liam: Welcome
Me: I really liked my cake and you singing Happy Birthday to me.
L: You like my gift? (a train he pick out "for me")
Me: Yes, I liked the train. But we had a hard time sharing it tonight, didn't we.
L: Yes, I cried and said "I want it" (he then fake cries and reenacts the earlier struggle over whose turn it was to play with "my" train)
Me: You did cry but we worked hard to share and take turns
L: (after a pause) I want to be a Mommy when I grow up
me: You do?? What do you think a mommy does?
L: Share
me: Anything else?
L: No, just share
Me: Do mommies give hugs and kisses?
L: Yes and mommies don't hit
Me: No mommies don't hit, they are gentle
L: And Liam doesn't hit
Me: No, you try really hard not to hit. We try to be gentle.
L: I give hugs and kisses (he then gives me a sweet kiss and lays his head in my lap - these are the moments when motherhood is a true blessing)
Me: Liam, do you know I love you very much? (He nods) You and Daddy are some of my favorite people.
L: (Sitting up) And you my favorite people!
(sigh)
Curiosity
The other night, Liam and I were out for a walk (up the neighbor's driveway) when we came upon a set of muddy footprints leading out of the grass and across the drive. I'm trying to be more purposeful in engaging Liam in spontaneous learning opportunities and this fit the bill perfectly. We examined the footprints, counted the toes (4), compared the size. We hypothesized on what animal may have made the prints - it was bigger than a cat, smaller than a dog. We eventually decided it was probably a racoon.
All that I've been reading and learning lately about preparing children for future success has pointed to the importance of curiosity. It sets the stage for a love of learning. The funny thing is, as I try to encourage Liam's curiosity, mine's growing as well. I want to learn more about how he learns and get interested in the topics we explore (those footprints were pretty neat!). I'm fortunately to have such a lovable little teacher!
All that I've been reading and learning lately about preparing children for future success has pointed to the importance of curiosity. It sets the stage for a love of learning. The funny thing is, as I try to encourage Liam's curiosity, mine's growing as well. I want to learn more about how he learns and get interested in the topics we explore (those footprints were pretty neat!). I'm fortunately to have such a lovable little teacher!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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