My son spotted a bird’s nest in our backyard yesterday morning and this is the birdie talk that transpired…I just had to share!!!
My son: Mommy?
Theta Mom: What sweetie?
My son: Do birdies have a mommy?
Theta Mom: Of course they do…
My son: Well, do they have a daddy, too? Like a family?
Theta Mom: Yes, and they take care of each other just like we do in our family.
My son: But…(looking confused) what if a birdie doesn’t know how to fly?
Theta Mom: Well, when they are little babies, their mommy and daddy teach them how to fly.
My son: But, what if they have trouble?
Theta Mom: They don’t really have trouble because it’s a natural instinct.
My son: What’s a “nutral istinc?”
Theta Mom: Mmmmm…..(Good one Heather…your son is only 3, how would he know what a natural instinct is?!) Well, you know how your baby sister is just starting to crawl?
My son: Yeah…
Theta Mom: Well…soon, she’ll learn how to walk by taking her first steps with her feet and legs. Birdies are a little different because they have wings and they use their wings to fly.
My son: Oh….(somewhat still confused) But Mommy?
Theta Mom: Yeah sweetie?
My son: I think that birdie needs to go to the doctor.
Theta Mom: Really, you do? Why do you think that?
My son: Because I think that birdie has a temperature.
That is so sweet.
I love having "conversations" with my two… I just never know what little nuggets they come up with.
I love talking with my children and hearing their views. Their innocence is so charming. They grow so fast, enjoy your little ones.
so sweet! I love a child's innocent perspective!
That is so sweet, I have a 3 year old boy as well and I love having conversations like that with him. Children are so innocent and honest, they always say what they think no matter what! Its incredibly cute.
Hi Heather — I am stopping by and following from the MBC under 100 group! Your blog design is so pretty.
This example is just one of the reasons I have always enjoyed taking care of children! 😀
Dee
http://newenglandnanny.blogspot.com
Hello! I am delighted to have "met" you recently and I like your take on mommyness
Kid conversations are fabulous, their little brains come up with amazing stuff. I know you already have a "lovely blog" award, but I included you on my list too…
Awwww, he's such a sweet boy…so concerned about the baby bird! It's so much fun to see how their little minds work!!!
Awwww isn't that just to sweet. I love when they get curious and ask questions.
I love kids' perspectives! Too cute!
I have a three year old boy too and love conversations like these. I found you on the under 100 followers club. http://www.wahmegan.blogspot.com
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How sweet. I love hearing conversations with children…….their sensitivity and humor always makes me smile.
I loved reading about how Theta mom was "born", too. Looking forward to reading many more posts!