Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Tenderheart

Many years ago, I was babysitting a four year old girl, whose parents were going through a divorce/break-up (actually I'm not sure if they were even married now that I think about it).
The little girl, with baby dolls and strollers, was playing house.  As she played, I could hear her say things in a mad voice such as, "I don't want to have her tonight. It's your turn." or  "I have things to do, I'm not watching her."
Of course I was shocked.  But I realized, that our children 'play house,' very similarly to their real life 'house.'

And though I have heard my fair share of my own children playing 'real' house.  I was thrilled when Drew found this baby doll on the floor yesterday.  He picked it up, held it close to him, and "ahhh"-ed the doll as he rocked his little body side to side.
This time, I am proud to say, he learned it from ...
ME!

8 comments:

4 Peanuts and a Cashew said...

OHHHHHH! That is sooo precious! I totally want to squeeze and hug him!! You're an amazing Mom Tiffany.

JACK's house said...

aaahhhhhh. He is just the cutest thing! Whenever I see him I just want to pinch those cute little cheeks.

RitterB's said...

Great post to help us remember that our children "pick up" our quiet loving actions too...
Stinkin' cute picture...

Scarlet said...

A small peek into the window of our mothering. We DO get it right, most of the time. We just don't get to SEE it, most of the time.

Jana said...

Awww...cute! I love that! Sad for the sweet little girl. Happens all the time. Good reminder on how lucky and blessed we are!

Lesley said...

That was very sweet... also an eye-opener in what it means to be an example. "little eyes" are always watching and "little ears" often hear.

Good job Tiffany!!

Melanie said...

Ahhhhh so dang cute. Darling little Dewie is getting so big and still just as darling.

Aimee said...

Very cute! I can't believe he is almost one (he looks so much older now with his hair cut). My how time flies!!

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