On conflict resolution:
After watching a part of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace: "R2D2 shouldn't use electricity to be mean to people! He needs to use his words."
On routine and ritual:
"Mommy, I don't want to poop here [at someone else's house.] The horsie potty [at our house] will miss me!"
On weather in different parts of the country:
Asking him to put on closed-toed shoes because it was raining: "It can't be raining! There's no thunder and lightning!"
On rules and exceptions:
When Simcha meowed near the door: "Okay Simcha, it's very dark out there, so I'll let you out just this once!"
On moving:
"I like this house better. Our yellow house had stairs, but this one has more room to run around. And a better backyard to play in."
On compassion and TV ratings:
Watching a cartoon where someone got hit on the head: "I'll hold your hand so you won't be scared. That was a violence!"
Four years old! I am impressed the way Xander processes and puts into practice what he learns, accepts, and gleans. And, Michal, I love your sketch of the prevailing situation that elicits these comments from him. I'm so happy to know Xander likes his new house --the change was difficult for him. GO XANDER!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are precious and insightful and sensitive! I'm assuming the last comment was made to Ari? I am constantly amazing by our Xanderbutterfly!
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Mom/Bubby
Actually, that last comment was made to ME!
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