Thursday, June 14, 2007

Toddler Creed


This morning I was on duty at Nathan's preschool. It was a nice experience to get the chance to see him interact with the other kids his age. He is an assertive little man. Yikes! He also used the school bathroom for the first time. Excellent! Still hoping for some more progress in that department but the boy will not be rushed. I am confidant that he will be toilet trained by kindergarten (LOL). What I did learn today was that "It's Mine!" is a very common statement for every toddler.

Toddler's Creed
If I want it, it's mine.
If I give it to you and change my mind later, it's mine.
If I can take it away from you, it's mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
If it's mine it will never belong to anyone else no matter what.
If we are building something together, all the pieces are mine.
If it looks like mine, it's mine.

I do have an adorable picture of Nathan smelling these flowers but unfortunately it is not appropriate for the inter net. He followed me outside in his birthday suit and rubber boots the other day. Nature boy!