This Summer has been a big learning experience - for both Lil Man and myself. Who knew that an amusement park could be such a learning experience for both of us. I watched as my little boy, all on his own, climbed stairs among strangers, learned how to wait his turn, slide down a water slide, and do it over and over again. I watched as other kids shoved him out of their way, cut in front of him as he stood patiently 'waiting for his turn'. Groves of bigger kids kept cutting in front of him, and I held back and gave him time to respond. This for me was a learning experience. See, people have to have room or space to grow. So I learned how to let go, let out the leash a little, and give Lil Man some space. The first time the kids pushed him aside, he really didn't know what to do. After a few minutes of this, I did intervene. I told him to get in line. Take his turn, and when it was his turn he was to go. And the next time as other kids pushed past him, it only took a few...
Shhhhh... don't tell anyone... but I'm hiding in the basement. Relax, Hubby is home with Lil Man so he's ok. I quietly took my cup of coffee, and stealthy crept down the basement steps. My to-do list is overflowing for today. I really need to get started, but my family is more of a 'slow' starter type of family. I can feel the pressure and stress mounting, and all I wanted was a bacon biscuit from Hardees. I know. Silly right.. but I'm just craving one. However, Hubby nixed that idea. And I could feel my frustration rising. 
I hear you! I keep slipping outside and staying - my hubby is home at that time, too :) I grab my laptop and work undisturbed until the battery goes down ... A lot gets done at these times.
ReplyDeleteYes it does.. amazing how much can happen with just a few minutes of quiet time
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