Enjoying the little steps.
It is an old saying that children grow too quickly, and it is so true. As parents we are often so excited to introduce our kids to the wonders of the world. We want them to see and learn and be amazed at all there is to experience. I think we sometimes move too fast. This is not to say the a little push in the right direction to overcome a fear or try a new challenge is bad. Rather, I believe it is important to allow a child the opportunity to learn all they can before they move on to next level.
Jacob and Matthew
My littlest man has just turned 3, and for the past two years he has been a Kindermusik Junkie. As an infant he lounged in my lap, sat up to gum all the toys handed him, and even took his very first independent step in class. How quickly my little snuggle bug grew older and started squirming away during intentional touch! Eventually snuggling had to be with Mom standing, so he could not get away. Jacob went in his first year from one of the youngest in the Village class, to the oldest or BMC (Big Man on Campus). This was so fun because he now got to hand toys to the babies and bounce with Miss Allison.
Fall came last year and we graduated to Our Time. And do you know what? My BMC was once again the little guy. He had a new routine to learn for singing and dancing. Big kids answered questions and sat right up front during story. Being the little brother, Jacob was used to watching big kids, and so he followed the lead of others and loved it.
We are now newly three and now we are once again BMC. This semester he is ready to bounce and sing, he know the words and actions, he gives song ideas, gently puts instruments away and he is sitting right up front for story of Pete and PJ. The fact that he has come full circle in an environment set up for him to succeed is wonderful. We are teaching him tools for his life. This, as a parent, is the goal, some time they will fly away and do well. But for now he is mine to kiss and tickle and find frogs on his belly.
-posted by Angie – the mother of boys who are busy from Son up to Son down.
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