When i was a little Pete and had grown out of my afternoon naps, my parents encouraged me to have "on my own times" in my bedroom to read, listen to story tapes etc after lunch.Much as i dislike the memory of these times, i've found myself suggesting Max do the same, now that his naps have become more sporadic. Don't call social services just yet!
There is a terribly selfish parental motive behind this practise.
Its the "on OUR own time" that's more important. The guilty justification that our little 'un will somehow cultivate a love of literature during these times, doesnt really cut the mustard... But we just can't help ourselves!!
It had gone unnervingly quiet in Max's room today. Was he engrossed in a book? dozing? playing musical statues (for 1) without the music?
We left it, enjoying the relative peace and quiet.
Max appeared a while later. The photo reveals the fruits of his "own time" creativity.
Hey spiderboy.... wait until they get tattoos!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are still enjoying the delights of parenthood throughout all this.
We are amazed that you can stil persuade him to have some "on own" time, without realising he could be getting "one-on-one" time with you!
Love stu