Tyan's Photoblog
Interesting Conversation with a 3-year-old
Posted by tyan (Singapore, Singapore) on 18 July 2008 in People & Portrait.
Pardon my sporadic blogging nowadays.It may continue for a while.
I caught Caleb cuddling and stroking his polar bear one day, and sometimes smiling to it!Then as i packed him and Ian in for his afternoon nap, he brought Polar Bear with him and read it a story the way i read to him before he sleeps. Then he gently puts Polar Bear to sleep and asked for milk for his new pet! Caleb didnt feel sleepy that day and said,'Polar Bear is not sleepy.' What an ingenious way to speak for himself eh.
What surprised me was once,I was picking up all the strewn clothes on the kitchen floor; I was tired,so i heaved a heavy sigh as i picked the clothes. Caleb looked at me for a while and asked,
'Mummy,why are you angry with me?'
I was taken aback.
'No dear,i am not angry with you. Mummy is just tired.'
As if not convinced, he repeated,
'Mummy,why are you angry with me?'
'No,mummy is not angry with you dear.'
Then he came and looked at me in the eye and asked,
'Are you happy?'
Gosh.It is so strange to hear these words coming from a 3 year old boy!My son is a snag(Sensitive New Age Guy)!
Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States
Oh, this is all so precious ... the snaps of Caleb, but probably more importantly, his open conversations with you, Ty.
I've never heard that term, "snag" but I think you've got him pegged!
It's fascinating to hear them mirror what we say as they speak to their friends and stuffed animals. xx
18 Jul 2008 2:00pm
@Judy: isnt it very true Judy?Sometimes when i speak angry words,Caleb followed suit as well.That caused me to be very careful of my words and actions in front of him.They really mirror us!:)
Lorraine from Canada
and we know how he became this highly intelligent, sensitive child, now don't we, mommy?
As I'm sure you know, this is often how psychologist treat children who have known abused by having them act it out with dolls or bears...a real heartbreaker...so when I see wonderful, loving moms like you who as exhausted as they may be, ensure that the children are loved, happy and healthy, I feel so much better
18 Jul 2008 2:04pm
@Lorraine: thank you very much L babe,your kind words were a tear-jerker.Honestly,i was one of those kids in the former category you mentioned...Till today,my emotions are unhealed and wounds still raw.I am afraid i do not know how to love my children because i never had the experience myself but i pray that God will teach me,day by day.Merci L!:)
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
hahaha -what a beautiful story Ty!! Little children definitely have a sense of when we're upset or tired and it is actually so heartwarming when they ask us if we are okay. This is a beautiful set of pictures of your litlle SNAG11 :)
18 Jul 2008 2:53pm
Sue from Singapore
Hi Babe, I have seen this happen to me as well with Shanna before. Try not to worry about what kind of mother you will be to your children as long as you are doing your best. It's natural to feel tired...very tired at times. But if you ask me, I really do admire your courage to be upfront about your experiences. Bear in mind that your sharing, does help others who are struggling too.
I for one love to pop by because I know I have a companion in you...similar experiences, similar tiredness, similar frustrations, similar joys etc....
You are already doing very well. I can see the Lord's hand in your life. Trust Him! :)
18 Jul 2008 3:03pm
Rabbit from Richmond, United States
Awww what a snag :) love his little bear too.
18 Jul 2008 4:32pm
Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica
Nice photos and a very interesting conversation indeed.
18 Jul 2008 7:28pm
Nancy from Singapore
Oh...Caleb is certainly a SNAG. It's really fun having a conversation with them at this age...I understand why many say this is the best age. Let's treasure it before they outgrown it....:)
At times I wonder if I did the right thing by taking up the part-time job with MC cos it seems like Robyn has been throwing tantrums because I don't spend as much with her now. And I'm kinda disillusioned by what's happening in MC. The kids can be a real handful...
19 Jul 2008 3:41pm
