“About what, Chase?”
“Trains.”
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“That’s a wonderful idea!”
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I am really enjoying all of the great conversations that I am having with people. Yes, I now even talk to people that are not Mom and Dad. Like waiters. I order my own food and drinks, now. And, the Other Mommies, I let them help me now, and when they speak to me- I respond (instead of running to Mom and hiding.) I really enjoy conversing with others, especially my friends. We have the best talks! They are nice and funny and they make me laugh.
I have great talks with Mom and Dad too. We are really having fun together and they are always interested in what I have to say. In fact, they pretty much hang on my every word. I like sharing my thoughts with them. So, when I have a good thought, I say “Mom, I’ve been thinking…” and then I tell her what I am thinking about.
I am also enjoying making other people feel good about themselves. I always make sure and say nice things, such as:
**You are ______. (nice, funny, cute)
**I like you.
**That’s a wonderful idea.
**Thank you (and I am working on “you’re welcome.)
I am also genuinely concerned about others. Daddy has had a cold, so the other morning when I went into his bedroom to wake him up, I said ” How you feelin’, Daddy?” It seemed to make him feel better, just knowing that I cared. I think that is what I like best, letting other people know that I care and making them feel loved and appreciated. that is how I want to feel- isn’t that how we all want to feel? Wow, that was deep- I need to go play trains! Choo choo!
Chase!