-Henry is having a great week at L's house. He's been to the pool, a magic show at the library, the park, and an indoor climbing "funzone" kind of place. In most cases he is interacting with his peers more than I would have expected, and melting down less than I would have expected. (Or, L isn't telling me the whole story!)
He covered his ears a lot during the magic show, and that was the same day as the baseball game. Probably too much new stuff in one week.
Also, the brothers are having some great reciprocal "conversations" lately: answering one another's questions, etc. It feels strange- I thought I would be mediating their interactions forever!
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-Tommy started the summer session of gymnastics yesterday. He's in a higher age bracket now- one where the parents just sit and watch. So after a year of changing my clothes and running around out there with him, shouting encouragement and praise, now I'm just supposed to sit and read People Magazine.
Don't get me wrong, I like reading People Magazine, and maybe next time I'll bring an iced green tea or something to drink. But yesterday I thought I might cry. The teacher said "he's growing up!" and I was like "waaaaa!"
I look at Thomas and think "please don't ever grow up into a teenager. Just stay 3 forever- I wouldn't mind." He could keep dressing up like a super hero and asking me to carry him "like a baby" until eternity, and I would love it. Although the waking up crying for no reason? And the whining? Maybe I would get tired of that.
For another: my friend Mamaroo is getting ready to have her third baby. She has written about taking time to enjoy this last pregnancy, as she doesn't plan to have another. I guess that line of thought has infiltrated my mind, and reminded me to enjoy Tommy's littleness, because I won't ever have another 3-year-old.
The cool thing about gymnastics was- the kids all did great without their mommies and daddies out there. All the stuff we thought they needed our help for? They didn't need it.
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We have been listening to Peter, Paul, and Mary lately, ever since Henry sang Puff the Magic Dragon in music class. It's a nice change from the Disney music we usually listen to, and I love to hear the boys sing along. You're never too young to learn about harmony. This morning I was watching Henry wake up, and listened to these words:
Tell me why you're smiling my son
Is there a secret you can tell everyone?
Do you know more than men that are wise?
Can you see what we all must disguise
through your loving eyes?
And if you take my hand my son
All will be well when the day is done.
And if you take my hand my son
All will be well when the day is done.
Day is done, Day is done
Day is done, Day is done
Man, those folk singers don't mess around, do they? BAM- they get you right where you live.
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When I was 15, I went with my best friend to go see PP&M in concert. We hung around and met them afterwards. Peter called me an "Umphy dumphy". He did have a glass of wine in his hands.
There's a freebie for you. :-)
Umm, yes I would say those lyrics speak to me too.
They do grow up fast. Like you said, we should try to just enjoy the littleness while it lasts. Whenever you want to come visit to hold babyroo for a quick fix, just let me know.
2cm at this mornings appointment. I'll keep you posted.
Love to sing Puff with Charlie! And for some reason I can't get the one about the racehorse out of my head.
Thinking about Kate.
Gretchen,
Wow, that song is a tear jerker! I'd be bawling every where I drove.
When Gabe started attending kids classes that were geared towards independance, the moms and dads were always given a spot to sit far, far away from their children. It is hard to let go isn't it?
My baby, Gabe, who is 4 years old, still likes to snuggle sometimes. But, I too miss those moments when they were babies,the footed PJs, pacifiers and high pitched giggles. I'm going to have to live those moments through Mamaroo's blog, because I think another child for me would push me even further away from sanity! (LOL)
Kristin
Sounds like things are going well with the boys.
Love PP&M. I saw them at an outdoor concert in Chicago about 10 years ago. Their lyrics are so timeless.
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