I had a long awaited and much anticipated little parenting victory yesterday. I’m feeling all smug at the moment, but I’m sure someone (i.e. one of my 3 children) will burst that little bubble in a minute.
It happened like this: A friend gave Daniel some Magical Beans yesterday as he saw them at her house and loved them. Of course Mignon and Isabel demanded on the spot that he shares with them. I mean, we did teach them to share after all, didn’t we?
I realised that this is something that he really wanted for himself so I explained that they were his and that if he didn’t want to share he didn’t have to, but that the choice was his. And I braced myself for the inevitable grinding of teeth and mopping of tears. They did complain, but I just stuck to my guns and they eventually simmered down.
Then Daniel pipes up: “Would you each like a pink one?” This was absolutely incredible because
a. he didn’t have to share and
b. pink is his favourite colour. (no really, it is)
I was so ridiculously proud of him and I just realised that sometimes he has a really hard time. He’s had his life invaded by these 2 little whirlwind girls and has parents that demand that he shares absolutely everything with them, but for once someone piped up and said No. And he still shared.
Remind me to give him an extra hug and kiss when I collect them today?
Now doesn’t that make up for their new phrase?
Sooooo cute & sweet of D 🙂 I’d like to think Tristan would do the same, but alas, I know I’m wrong.
Don’t forget that extra hug & kiss 🙂
LOL, will do 🙂
Awww … sweet D! 🙂
Aw, that’s so sweet!
Ag, lovely man. Daniel is so sweet.
I’d agree, but I’m biaised!
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That’s adorable. ^_^
Wow, what an unselfish gesture!
What does his dad say about pink begin his favourite color? 🙂
Yay for unselfish children and fabulous mums who teach their children such important life skills. You and Daniel (and your DH) rock!
He really is a special bean
This is a beaut!
This makes everything we do worthwhile! That moment, when we can see they actually “get it!
Hey!! He’s special 🙂
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Haha, he just rolls his eyes, he’s used to it..
Mwah, thanks!
He is 🙂
So amazing!
Good boy…