Our house tends to be pretty busy with three little boys. And by pretty busy I really mean nuts. We make a point of doing one-on-one activities with each boy during the week, but we also try to do bigger events on occasion, such as one-on-one trips. One of the things I love about these one-on-one trips is really being able to focus on what one child is doing or saying. This helps me hear the wonder in their voices as they experience new things, and experience that wonder myself.
Last week Rory and I went to Boston for an overnight. Boston is such a walkable city so we meandered from place to place and explored all sorts of little things: jumping on all sidewalk doors (awesome jangly sound), balancing on concrete edging, tracing a path through the 'maze' on manhole covers, and jumping into a huge puddle and then insisting that one's feet were not cold or uncomfortable.
On Thursday night we walked from our hotel to the North End. The path we took brought us by the Holocaust Memorial. As we walked toward the first tower, smoke rose from the floor grate. Rory was startled and a little frightened. We spoke in simple terms about the memorial, and then walked hand-in-hand though each of the six towers. He was respectful during our time at the memorial, and it struck me how much he has matured in the past few months.
3 comments:
So glad that you're spending this one-on-one time with your little guys, and I'm glad to hear that Rory wasn't in as big a hurry as Kyan to get home (though it's very sweet that Kyan loves home). Miss you!
Sounds like a wonderful time spent with a wonderful little boy.
Isn't it amazing how they turn from toddlers to "big" boys and girls? It is incredible to see.
Rory is growing so much- I can't believe how big he is! The puddle thing cracks me up...that is something his buddy B would do for sure. :)
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