Not intended for children under 3
Wow, what a blessing to have a child who can read anything! Ashlyn is finally getting confidence in this subject area and has really excelled. She is reading to her brothers story/board books and enjoying a new chapter book (Nancy Drew - thanks Papa Phil and Gramma Velma) for herself. It has sure been fun to watch her learn and some of the funny things she has said by mistake. This past week I realized how many things are out there on billboards and bumper stickers that I sure wished she couldn't read! And here is a really embarrassing story - I still wear old t-shirts to bed a lot, mainly John's, but sometimes mine. Well, I was wearing an old Coed Naked Softball t-shirt the other morning (don't ask why - I was totally a follower in high school when these shirts were popular and enjoyed fastball softball). Anyway, while making her lunch she asks, "What does slow or fast have a blast mean mom?" - "Uh, both slow pitch and fast-pitch softball is fun - I only played fast pitch wearing the silliest uniforms and helmets!" Good thing she didn't see the front of the shirt where it said coed naked, huh. And yep, pretty bad when you realize you are joining society with inappropriate words on yourself. So, that shirt has become a few rags and I am working on teaching myself discernment too!
Another funny thing has happened recently concerning her new ability. She has realized how many toys we own, especially her own, that is "not intended for children under 3." She has become the toy patrol and tells everyone (usually Caleb - now that Joshua is 4) that he cannot play with that toy or he will choke or die. If either boy even gets close to Jonathan with one of these toys, she goes, "no, no, this toy can hurt him." It is pretty cute! So we are doing a little clean up this week - actually getting rid of little pieces once I explained what that meant (like Barbie shoes, etc), re-organizing little toys that Jonathan might try to chew when he starts crawling, and getting rid of inappropriate clothing we own - Now I can justify throwing out my husband's South Colts t-shirts (my high school rival team - Go East Eagles). Happy "fall" cleaning!!
Another funny thing has happened recently concerning her new ability. She has realized how many toys we own, especially her own, that is "not intended for children under 3." She has become the toy patrol and tells everyone (usually Caleb - now that Joshua is 4) that he cannot play with that toy or he will choke or die. If either boy even gets close to Jonathan with one of these toys, she goes, "no, no, this toy can hurt him." It is pretty cute! So we are doing a little clean up this week - actually getting rid of little pieces once I explained what that meant (like Barbie shoes, etc), re-organizing little toys that Jonathan might try to chew when he starts crawling, and getting rid of inappropriate clothing we own - Now I can justify throwing out my husband's South Colts t-shirts (my high school rival team - Go East Eagles). Happy "fall" cleaning!!
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