My kids provide me with an array of entertainment on a daily basis. Some of it is enjoyable...some of it is stressful. Either way, it's never dull.
I tend to give my kids quite a bit of freedom. I like to watch and see what kids come up with on their own. We're not terribly scheduled, so that we can be flexible. I do less suggesting of activities and more asking what's of interest at that moment. And I let my kids play on their own so that they can develop a sense of independence and learn to be content on their own.
HOWEVER, my theories in parenting are often filled with flaws. Sometimes I give my kids a little too much space and find things I wish I hadn't.
The other day they were playing upstairs...quietly. Typically, the silence is a red flag, but I was just enjoying the peace. It wasn't too long into our peaceful afternoon when I heard Heidi Sage start saying..."Eww. Yucky, poo poo. Eww. Yucky, poo poo." This indicating that she has pooped, stuck her hand down in it to make sure it's poop, and then freaks out because it's on her hand. (We've recently resolved this by keeping her in Onesies.)
So, I headed upstairs with wipes and a diaper. As I neared the top of the stairs I caught a glimpse of the side of Heidi Sage's face. I wasn't exactly sure what it was, but figured I would need my camera. So before the kids saw me I ran back down, grabbed my camera, and headed back up.
This is what I found on Heidi Sage's face. Not too terrible, but enough to know that she didn't do it herself...someone had done this to her. And that someone was not visible.
"Clinton? Clinton?" "Yes?" came a little voice from behind the couch. "Clinton, what did you do to your sister?" "Nuffing." "Clinton, why is her face all black?" "Oh...'cause we were playing monsters." "Was she the monster?" "Mommy, we were bofe da monsters."
Uh. Oh.
"Clinton, come out so I can see your face."
He was so proud.
Luckily it was a dry erase marker and wiped right off, but the markers have since been removed from the playroom.
'Til the next round of entertainment,
6 comments:
Could I love these stories anymore?! NEVER a dull momnet there! Loved the, learning by putting her in a onesie...YIKES! I didnt think about it but 2 in diapers and ready for anyother...YEP YOU'RE CRAZY!!
Oh my goodness, Clinton is too funny!!!
He he he:)
okay that is hilarious! never a dull moment at your house!
Gotta love washable markers!!!!
Oh how I wish we lived close to your guys. I think our kids would be fast friends. I also lean towards your parenting style which sometimes causes a bit more drama than I like, but it is worth it for the most part.
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