I am constantly amazed at the creativity of a two-and-a-half-year-old
I had to share a funny story that happened this morning, but first I have to give you a little background...
My parents gave us all of our old home movies on DVD for Christmas and Kathrynne has just loved watching these movies of when my siblings and I were little. She especially loves the one which has movies of when my brother, Dustin, was a baby. She's fondly dubbed that DVD the "movie of Dustin" and frequently requests to watch it.
Now, on to the story...
The past two days have been sort of helter-skelter and, as a result, we've not followed our schedule very well. I woke up and resolved this morning that we wouldn't deviate from it today and proceeded to tell Kathrynne excitedly that today we were getting back on the schedule.
She's taken quite a liking to this schedule thing and asks me throughout the day what is next on her schedule to do. She's usually really happy to follow whatever I tell her.
But today, instead of cheerfully following the schedule like usual, she decided she really, really wanted to watch that "movie of Dustin". Determined to not get off track, I explained to her that it wasn't on the schedule right now and told her instead it was time for her to do her tracing sheets.
She enjoyed those for awhile but then came back and asked again if she could watch the movie of Dustin. I again calmly explained wasn't on the schedule and told her she could watch the reading video in just a few moments as that was next on the schedule.
She then looked at me inquisitively and said, "Where's the schedule, Mama?" I motioned to where it was on the table, not thinking where this would be leading. Next thing I knew, she had pulled up a chair, and pen in hand was crossing things off the schedule print out, just like I do everyday.
After a few moments she looked up and said, "There it is, Mama. See right there."
She proceeded to point very specifically on the next time block and pronounced, "It says right there to watch the movie of Dustin."
Props for creativity in getting your own way, my daughter, but you forgot that Mama can read!
My parents gave us all of our old home movies on DVD for Christmas and Kathrynne has just loved watching these movies of when my siblings and I were little. She especially loves the one which has movies of when my brother, Dustin, was a baby. She's fondly dubbed that DVD the "movie of Dustin" and frequently requests to watch it.
Now, on to the story...
The past two days have been sort of helter-skelter and, as a result, we've not followed our schedule very well. I woke up and resolved this morning that we wouldn't deviate from it today and proceeded to tell Kathrynne excitedly that today we were getting back on the schedule.
She's taken quite a liking to this schedule thing and asks me throughout the day what is next on her schedule to do. She's usually really happy to follow whatever I tell her.
But today, instead of cheerfully following the schedule like usual, she decided she really, really wanted to watch that "movie of Dustin". Determined to not get off track, I explained to her that it wasn't on the schedule right now and told her instead it was time for her to do her tracing sheets.
She enjoyed those for awhile but then came back and asked again if she could watch the movie of Dustin. I again calmly explained wasn't on the schedule and told her she could watch the reading video in just a few moments as that was next on the schedule.
She then looked at me inquisitively and said, "Where's the schedule, Mama?" I motioned to where it was on the table, not thinking where this would be leading. Next thing I knew, she had pulled up a chair, and pen in hand was crossing things off the schedule print out, just like I do everyday.
After a few moments she looked up and said, "There it is, Mama. See right there."
She proceeded to point very specifically on the next time block and pronounced, "It says right there to watch the movie of Dustin."
Props for creativity in getting your own way, my daughter, but you forgot that Mama can read!
Labels: Mothering
posted by Crystal Paine at 11:59 AM
15 Comments:
That is really cute! I am continuously amazed at the creative antics of my 2 and a half year old son. :)
My son always tries to do that. He is only 4 (he can't read) but will point to the words and say "See it says Joseph can have another slice of pie, stay up late, or whatever it is he wants."
What a thoughtful Christmas gift! I'll have to keep that one in mind.
I always have a hard time finding a balance between letting my 18-month-old make choices (have what he wants) and do what I want. I don't want him to be spoiled, but I do want him to be his own person!
LOL! Hilarious...
To hilarious!!!
~Jennifer K.
Cute!
Awwww, how cute!
The old adage: more is caught than taught really applies here:)
Blessings,
Trixie
Oh, my goodness, we can always count on your daughter for a good laugh! God bless her!
Our daughter used to add to the shopping list.So it doesn't surprise me that Kathrynne changed the list of activities or attempted!
That made me smile! LOL Too cute! :) My boys love watching videos from when they were little -- unfortunately I'm too old to have any from when I was little! LOL
So sweet. I can just imagine the adult way she said it too! I'm also very impressed that she is enthusiastic about the schedule. That is great.
My 2 1/2 year old said something funny yesterday too. While I was making coffee, I spilled the grounds all over the floor. Ten minutes later, I was putting the top on my son's sippy cup and the juice spilled all over. So I said "it's not my day today, is it?"
He walked away and then came back a few minutes later and said "Mama? Is it my day?"
Oh my gosh how DARLING! Maybe it would be good to add the video to the schedule at a time when you need a minute or two of quiet time.
That is too funny, Crystal!!
My 2 yr old loves to "read" books out loud, using her finger to follow the words (copying 6 yr old big sister). The other night, I was going to read her a bedtime story, but she insisted "No, mom, I read to YOU!". And she did...and it was a version of the story I'd never heard before! :)
How sweet! Kids can always seem to make us smile when we least expect it!
So adorable! Aren't children so funny sometimes!
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