Riley opted out of TV this morning (we usually do 1/2 hour to keep her bouncing on the little trampoline before school...it regulates her senses and calms her before the big day ahead). She wanted to work on her Valentines instead.
Per teacher's request we're making them this year, construction paper and scissors. Lots of stickers. Nothing to it. She had just a few left to make.
Time's up.
"C'mon Riley. We need to get coats on. It's time to go!"
"NOOO!"
Exasperated I ask, "How many do you have left?"
I zip up Seth's coat and help him with his boots.
"Just one left Mommy, only one."
"Okay, but make it quick. We gotta go."
I stand there glaring at her, Dr. Greene's words ringing in my ears, "If you have a child with flexibility issues, it does not make sense to match their inflexibility with your own."
Taking a breath I exhale and ask, "Who's that last one for, anyway?"
"Riley." She says, smiling proud as she smooths the final sticker in place.
Per teacher's request we're making them this year, construction paper and scissors. Lots of stickers. Nothing to it. She had just a few left to make.
Time's up.
"C'mon Riley. We need to get coats on. It's time to go!"
"NOOO!"
Exasperated I ask, "How many do you have left?"
I zip up Seth's coat and help him with his boots.
"Just one left Mommy, only one."
"Okay, but make it quick. We gotta go."
I stand there glaring at her, Dr. Greene's words ringing in my ears, "If you have a child with flexibility issues, it does not make sense to match their inflexibility with your own."
Taking a breath I exhale and ask, "Who's that last one for, anyway?"
"Riley." She says, smiling proud as she smooths the final sticker in place.
6 comments:
OK. That girl has it ALL goin' on!
She really is cool - an advanced soul.
I do NOT worry about Riley. Not one bit.
xo
so cute and wise
I think I should make valentines for my family and one for me. :-)
that is adorable! she's got it DOWN.
She should write a book.
Just checking in to say hi. off to read more books. ;)
:)
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