I've noticed something interesting.
As she grows (and oh, she grows), shes no longer interested in the activities that once grabbed her attention.
Celophane? Eh…
Paper towel rolls? For a minute, maybe.
My chores?
Well, some of them.
She likes the sensory ones, where she can interact with not only me, but the world around her. It used to be all about her (and no chores got done). Then it was all about me, and she wanted to do exactly what I was doing. Now, she loves to learn and explore.
What will happen if she rubs the yogurt off of the bowl in the sink? Why won't the granola come off?
If she holds the shower head just so, will the water spray out the bathroom window? Where will it go?
The ceiling fan spins--what does it remind her of? The washing machine?
One day soon, she'll also care about the people.
Why won't that friend talk to her if she takes their toy?
Why shouldn't she bite, or hit?
What does it feel like, to realize your friends went home from the park already?
I could take a few letters from her book--she knows her order of priorities well. Physical self first, self knowledge and exploration second, peers third.
Until she gets there, I'll appreciate her help with the laundry. She can hand me the clothespins and tell me what colors they are. She may even guess some of them correctly.
As she grows (and oh, she grows), shes no longer interested in the activities that once grabbed her attention.
Celophane? Eh…
Paper towel rolls? For a minute, maybe.
My chores?
Well, some of them.
She likes the sensory ones, where she can interact with not only me, but the world around her. It used to be all about her (and no chores got done). Then it was all about me, and she wanted to do exactly what I was doing. Now, she loves to learn and explore.
What will happen if she rubs the yogurt off of the bowl in the sink? Why won't the granola come off?
If she holds the shower head just so, will the water spray out the bathroom window? Where will it go?
The ceiling fan spins--what does it remind her of? The washing machine?
One day soon, she'll also care about the people.
Why won't that friend talk to her if she takes their toy?
Why shouldn't she bite, or hit?
What does it feel like, to realize your friends went home from the park already?
I could take a few letters from her book--she knows her order of priorities well. Physical self first, self knowledge and exploration second, peers third.
Until she gets there, I'll appreciate her help with the laundry. She can hand me the clothespins and tell me what colors they are. She may even guess some of them correctly.