First of all, allow me to clear away the cobwebs and spray a little Endust. It has been nearly three weeks since I last blogged, the longest unintentional break I’ve ever taken. I have to say I liked it.
A lot!
What have I been up to?
I turned 41, I’ve been spending a lot of time in the sun, at the beach and pool with my family and friends, riding my beach cruiser while wrangling my dog and trying to keep up with Lucas on his scooter and reading! I am completely devouring the Veronica Roth Divergent series and counting down the days until the third installment comes out. Anyone else hooked? Speaking of being hooked, I have also discovered Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Don’t ask!
Plus, I honestly haven’t felt like writing or sharing even though there is never a loss for subject matter and my head is buzzing with post ideas. I suppose I’ve been a bit lazy too. Blogging is hard work and those of you that pump out material on a daily basis, my hat is off to you now and forever. I truly don’t know how you do it.
At any rate, while my blog posts may be sporadic, I am not quitting, just enjoying life.
I recently had one of those “I’m so proud to be this boy’s mother moments” and wanted to document it.
I took Lucas to the park after school one day last week and I neglected to grab his scooter or helmet. I knew that there may be hell to pay. While he enjoys being pushed on the swings, playing in the sand, climbing on the monkey bars and sliding down poles, he really loves riding his scooter most of all and no park outing is complete with it.
As suspected, he complained at first but was overall okay with Mommy’s mistake.
Leave it to Lucas to notice a lone PlasmaCar. He inched his way towards it and promptly got on and zoomed away. I chased after him and told him that it probably belonged to another child at the park and he’d have to return it when asked. It took exactly three minutes before a little boy about his Lucas’ age came over and exclaimed, “Hey, that’s mine!”. Lucas gave it up without a fight and then proceeded to sulk around the park.
Next thing you know the PlasmaCar is available again and Lucas gives me that look and I give him one in return and tell him that he better ask the boy if he can ride it. “No, you, Mommy!!” he whined.
I give him a three sentence script, a kiss for luck, hang back a little and watch and wait. He runs back to me twice without having said anything to the little boy but getting closer to him each time.
I know this is a huge undertaking for a four-year-old and I know he’s nervous. But I also know he wants to rides that PlasmaCar and I am confident that he can do this. I keep encouraging him and ask him what’s the worst that can happen? The boy says no and that’s it. You’ll say, “Thank you, anyway.” and move on. I’m trying to teach him self confidence and social skills and it worked.
On his third or fifth attempt, he is talking to the boy and seconds later, he rushes over to me with the biggest smile on his face.
“He said yes!!”
Because their conversation was very short, I did double check with the boy and indeed, he had said yes!
Proud son, proud Mommy!
Sometimes all you have to do is ask.
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Yay, Lucas!!
You’re doing such a wonderful job with him, Tonya.
Also, missed you. Glad you’re having a great summer. xo
Great job, Lucas! Eddie is really great with other kids once he warms up, but it does take him a bit. He first wants me to do it, but I encourage him to because I was painfully shy at his age and I don’t want him to be like that.
And look at that cute picture of Lucas! Such a happy kid!
I bet that he had a great time with the plasma car too! .
Andrew behaves in a similar manner when it comes to talking to kids he doesn’t know too. Each time he wants to talk to another kid it’ll be easier and easier I hope.
That’s fabulous. And you’re right- that’s a HUGE moment for a kiddo. Happy summer- glad you’re taking some time to actually enjoy stuff. 😉
That is a BIG lesson. My son is about the same age, and he is navigating those new waters too. It’s hard to push them forward, but you’re doing it well!
Good for BOTH of you! It’s still hard for me to ask for things sometimes… 😉
Awwww. Brave boy. It is hard to approach people you don’t know and ask for things. Good for you for encouraging him to do it and giving him the necessary skills to see it through.
What a great moment!
Welcome back! I think we speak for all your readers when I say that we missed you but we also all “get it”. Take as much time off as you need.
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