I love quoting the kids. They always come up with the most eloquent yet simple way to express themselves. For instance, R has been targeted by a little pig-tailed girl in ballet class. One week it was a stuck-out tongue, the next it was mean words, and today it was, "I hate you" accompanied by a stomp on the toes. When R went to confront her tormentor she bravely looked her straight in the eye and in a clear voice simply said, "You bother me!" The pig-tailed assailant had no choice but to admit it with a sheepish, "I know..." R countered with a "Please stop it" which elicited a feeble, "Okay." Simple. Succinct. Over (let's hope). This exchange at ballet class led into an in depth conversation between R and I about how to stick up for yourself, and for others. She is such a brave kid. I am so proud of her! And you can bet that I will be dropping her line, "You bother me" the next time someone proverbially stomps on my foot!
B's best quote of late is another favourite of mine. He has been going through some separation anxiety since I went back to work and he has been quite clingy with me. He throws his arms around my neck and says, "I love you too much, Mommy!" Well, what can you say to that. I feel exactly the same way about him. There is just too much love to contain for this little daredevil!
