His preferred "I can do dis myself" has been on going for sometime but now he really can do more and more quite well. He'll stare down his clothes and say in a sing songy voice "find the tags! the tags go to to back" The best is when he starts humming as he gets dressed. I've NEVER pointed this out nor spoke out loud about it because I don't want to draw attention to it. But I've noticed it when he is getting clothes on socks, shoes, and even when I'm helping him he sings a little hum. No recognizable tune, just a happy hum.
I hear everyday and sometimes 5+ times a day (and it can still catch me off guard) "mom, you're beautiful" He says this endearing little phrase with a sweet, soft tone. A little something he picked it up from his dad. awe. One morning when we were getting ready to go out the door my very last thing was to put on make up - which is NOT a long process - quick essentials to hopefully keep me from looking dead or a ghost or as common folk would kindly verbalize to me " Jane are you tired today?" (maybe I should improve my "essentials" routine) Kent burst into our room and stood outside the bathroom door where I was putting on make up and he commanded in a loud in a choppy voice "MOM! You - are - beautiful - right- now! COME. RIGHT. NOW!
He will still throw out at odd times a "Wade" or a "Jane" or answer the phone and it's Wade by addressing him "Hey sweety!"
Wade told me the other night when he said good night to Kent and while walking out of his room Kent called out "Goodnight babycakes!" that right there cracks me up.
After he complimented me I would reciprocate "Kent you are handsome" and now....after he tells me I'm beautiful he'll request "tell me I'm handsome" I do and he says with gratitude and surprise " oh thanks mom!" this is a funny phase.
Kent is the enforcer of: please, thank you, you're welcome, come for dinner, wash your hands, turn the lights off, close the door any door possible, That's not ours (other words for don't touch that) Wade sometimes turns to me and asks whose in charge around here anymore?
Kent will do something and then pause and prompt "say thank you" I'll say thank you and he'll say "you're welcome" Oh - The problem here is this is just a bunch of words and stories. You have to know the tone and pace of his words. It's hilarious. you'll have to take my word for it.
He is officially trained...POTTY!! It turns out it is a prime location for education. We used our potty time to recite and review: ABC's, counting 1-20, saying the days of the week, ALL of the provinces and territories of Canada (he seriously can say each of them in order of east to west and then up to the territories finishing with his arms up high in the air "NUNAVUT!" which I'm sure in his mind is "none of it!" lol.)
Article of Faith #1 and numerous poems or songs at his instigation. It's a happy time for him and he is very pleased with himself. We have stool for the toilet and a second stool that allows him to reach the faucet and dispense soap and dry his own hands and turn lights off. I've hesitated going completely diaper free with him overnight. But the last 2 nights he wore "undies" as per his request and came out dry in morning. (his diapers were dry too)
just a few highlights.
You always make me smile, laugh out loud, good belly jigglers with the precious stories of your children. Kent seems to be 2 and a half going on 10 and congrats on the potty training. I remember with my boys that is a BIG deal! We would always applaud and sing their praises for a job well done and they were always so proud. Sweet post Jane keep up the good work with your boys...you make my day!
ReplyDeleteKent sounds like you in that he's always upbeat! I would love to hear some of that sweet humming. I love that he gives you compliments and of course all the things he says he must hear being said, right? Thanks for the window into your happy house Jane. I can't wait to hear Kent's songs and recitations in just a few short months!
ReplyDeleteLove ya