It's ok.
Tags:Just have to get this one down before it gets lost amid so many other stories...
When I got home yesterday I noticed that Simon is saying something new. Something I have not heard him say before. He is saying to himself, "it's ok" or "it's ok Simon" when he gets frustrated or bumps into something, etc. It is a phrase that has come out of my mouth many times before. As soon as he says it he seems comforted and makes moving on to the next thing easier. Comforting himself. Telling himself that it is going to be ok.
He said it a couple more times today in different situations and again tonight. Each time it takes my breath away a bit to hear that from him. It is such a good thing to hear.
And I hear myself saying, "Yep, it is ok buddy. It is all ok."
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YUP, IT'S ALL OK.
LOVE THAT, ALI..
TFS! :)
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Yeah Simon! So good to hear him use his words that way :)
Have to tell you that Ethan was obsessed with the marble run toy when he was 3-5 as well. Just to let you know, there is a computer game called "Marble Drop" that works on the same principle - just far more complex - testing your visual-spatial skills as well as problem solving abilities to complete various Marble mazes. (Plus it has cool Leonardo type graphics) It was Ethan's next step from the physical marble runs.
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Cool thing, definitely. Love that he's saying this. Something I need to tell myself more often, I think. Don't we all?
Oh, and before I forget, I wanted to know -- what kind of journal are you using for your art journal? I want to start keeping one, but I'm not sure what would work best. Thought I'd ask what you're using...see if it might work for me. Thanks A!
~Aud
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Awesome! What a great step! Glad to hear that the new school is a good fit!
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A-Okay Simon!
You always will be.
Ali, This is beautiful.
Thank you,
Jessica
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Thats so cute :)
E would always be telling himself to be careful. umm...think I must have said that a few too many times! ha!
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That is wonderful, Ali & Simon. What a role model he has in you!
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That is wonderful, Ali & Simon. What a role model he has in you!
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Very cool! Love that he is finding a way to make himself feel better.
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I didn't learn that skill until I was 30! So it looks like Simon has a 27 year jump on ol' dad. :)
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You just made my day! It is the 'little things' that make life so BIG. Congratulations!!
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So glad you put that down, a memory that you will hold dear forever. He is such a sweet little man! What a neat thing he has learned! That is so awesome, Ali!
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that is the cutest sweetest thing ever....
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Precious Ali!
warms my heart.... :)
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LOL at Chris' comment... right-on, Chris - good for you too...
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I think we can all use Simon's advice... Congrats. That's huge for him, I bet.
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What a sweet and wonderful piece..thank you for sharing such innocent goodness with people. I loved that!
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aww :)
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Wow, what a HUGE step that is! Good for Simon! Good for you and Chris.
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Way Cool Ali, Way Cool. That's what makes parenting worth it all.
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