is learning to problem solve and think sequentially. It is amazing to see this unfold. For example, on a recent walk, we had two very interesting conversations. We passed a tennis court that is usually locked up. This time, there were people playing on it. Iain thought a lot about playing tennis, and eventually said, "I would like to play tennis. I need a racket and a ball." Long pause as he contemplates the next step. "And I need to figure out how to get in."
We walked by a tall brick building.
Iain: Is that building very tall? (side note: Iain often asks questions instead of making statements. Especially funny when I say something wrong like, "the yellow blanket is Cory's" and he replies, "Is the yellow blanket mine?" And it is. Anyway.)
Me: Yes, it is.
Iain: Can we go on top of it?
Me: How would we get on top?
Iain: (thinks for a while) We could get a ladder.
Me: That's very true (thinking what a brilliant son I have). But people don't like it when other people climb on their buildings. Unless they are firemen.
Iain: (thinks some more) But pretend firemen can go on top.
Brilliant!
And a funny note: tonight I mentioned to Jeremy that I had a headache. Iain overheard and said he would pray for me. Then he said, "Dear Jesus, thank You for Mama's head. In Jesus' name, amen." I guess that puts things into perspective, huh? I mean, at least I have a head. :)
P.S. Here's some more perspective for you: if we were going to have another baby as close to Cory's age as he is to Iain's, the baby would have been born yesterday. Wow.
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Ok, that's the SECOND time you've mentioned future children and babies.
[drumming fingers]
I LOVE that he needs a ball and a racket and to figure out how to get in. Next time, tell him the zookeeper lets them out.
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