Less Vulnerable

Now, at 3, Declan doesn't seem as fragile. Many of his tears are forced as a means of control and less his heart breaking. He hurts himself and he is fine in seconds. Not all hurts need Mommys kisses.

He banged his arm tonight and said "OUW". I asked if he hit his funny bone. He yells "No. MY ELBOW!" 

Not so fragile.

Now because of this I find it much easier to teach lessons. He was asked to clean up his toy blocks before playing with other toys. He resists of course and after ignoring numerous requests he walks toward a favourite robot/car. Fast thinking and even faster hands I scooped it up and let him know he got it back when he cleaned up his toys.

An extremely reluctant and slower than molasses little boy put his toys away.

And then he got his robot/car back.