Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Patience: Not Just for Kids Anymore

My son just told me to have some patience!  Hmmm.  I laughed.  This is something I say to him, a lot.  He may very well be the most persistent five year old ever (I sincerely don’t think I am exaggerating).  We just finished a board game, and he and his brother were going to watch a DVD.  He went to pick one, and I asked him to help me pick up the game first.  “Just a minute” (one of his signature responses in his signature tone - whine).  I was about to retort when he followed up with, “have some patience”.  After my initial surprise, I waited…patiently J  He is listening and learning what I am trying to teach him!  I am sometimes too quick to jump in with a correction, explanation, or direction.  This is another reminder for me to listen more instead, so he can show me what else he has learned.  Of course, I hope he hasn't listened to everything I've ever said!  That might get us both into trouble.

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