Lessons from a Three-Year-Old
At three-years-old … they want to be just like Daddy (if they have one).
My grandson sneaks into his Dad’s office. He repeats his dad’s phrases. Picking up Dad’s phone, “Hello, this is ________!” He wants to answer the phone, punch computer keys, play with papers, desk objects, etc.
He’s had some warnings: “Son, you can not touch Daddy’s desk. When you grow up and become a daddy, then you’ll be old enough to go to work and use what Daddy uses.”
Dad’s also a drummer. My grandson, “D“, has had some warnings about playing with Daddy’s kit. He gets to drum and loves to drum, but there are limitations. He knows some things only “daddy” touches.
An occasion came along where “D” could purchase a new toy. He chose a stuffed dog. He loves his stuffed animals! They get more hugs and kisses than the rest of the family combined. He. Loves. Them. Well! This doggie was special; his new sidekick. He made a loud proclamation, repeating it over and over….
“This. is. my. son! I. am. his. Daddy!”
He expressed how his Mommy was doggie’s Mommy, and his Dad was doggie’s Grandad. I was his Zee Zee”. (so thankful) He’s trying to figure out all these family relations and titles. It’s so precious.
One day …
Elaine Stone 